fumbler
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
An old or impotent man. To fumble, also means to go awkwardly about any work, or manual operation.
Era: ca. 1811 (Georgian)
Where it’s used:
Origin
British & Irish English
Sources & notes
Historical definition reproduced from Grose’s Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue (1811 edition, public domain; Project Gutenberg #5402, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “fumbler” mean?
An old or impotent man. To fumble, also means to go awkwardly about any work, or manual operation.
Is “fumbler” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.