Sc. Obs. Also -fummil. [cf. BARLEY interj. phr.; the second element is doubtful.] A call for a truce by one who has fallen in wrestling or play; improperly for: Fall, tumble.
a. 1550. Christis Kirk Gr., xvi. Quhile he cryed barlafummil, I am slane.
1657. Colvil, Whigs Supplic. (1751), 110. When coach-men drinks and horses stumble, It’s hard to miss a barla-fumble.
