- mugwump (n.)
[mugwump 词源字典]
- 1832, jocular for "great man, boss, important person," American English, from Algonquian (Natick) mugquomp "important person" (derived from mugumquomp "war leader"); used from 1884 of Republicans who refused to support James G. Blaine's presidential candidacy, hence "one who holds himself aloof from party politics."[mugwump etymology, mugwump origin, 英语词源]