subs. (popular).—The world of collective petty officialism; red tape fussiness and pomposity.
1856. The Saturday Review, II., 12, 1. The collective BUMBLEDOM of Westminster.
1884. Daily News, Dec. 27, 6, 1. Our scheme is unfolded to the chief officer—not the slightest trace of BUMBLEDOM about him—a kind-hearted, genial, happy-faced individual.
