Etymology: origin unknown
b. : molehill
c. : anthill
2. : a clump of vegetation (as trees, shrubs, or grass); especially : one making a dry spot in a swamp
II. \\ˈtəmp\ verb
Etymology: perhaps akin to British dialect tumpoke to fall head over heels
sooner or later everybody tumps over. Nothing to worry about if you don't get caught under the canoe — Don Kennard
Useful english dictionary. 2012.