There are two basic types of freckles: simple freckles and sunburn freckles. Simple freckles are usually tan, round, and small -- about the size of a common construction nail head. Sunburn freckles are often darker, have irregular jagged borders, and may be larger than a pencil eraser. Sunburn freckles are more common on the upper back and shoulders where people frequently get their most severe sunburns. Ephelides (singular: ephelis) is the Greek word and medical term for freckle.
However, it is a very old rhyme and goes back much earlier than this. Humpty Dumpty was a common nickname, used in 15th century England, to describe large people. This had led to many ideas as to who, or what, the Humpty Dumpty in the nursery rhyme really was.The idea that 'Humpty Dumpty' was a powerful cannon, used during the English Civil War (1642-49), is one of the ideas taken most seriously.Cannons, at this time, were very heavy and moving them, even the smallest, took many men.ne says that Humpty Dumpty referred to Charles I himself-the Humpty Dumpty of England. He was toppled by the Puritan majority in Parliament (the great fall). The King's army (Cavaliers) could not give his power back and Charles I was executed.
Definition of hump. hump. noun. a lazy or worthless person. That person is a real hump. This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. It will be saved from deletion if legitimate citations are found. See more words with the same meaning: a lazy person. Last edited on Jun 12 2013. Submitted by Erich C. from Chicago, IL, USA on Apr 23 1999.