The Only Use of
tumult
in
The Hobbit
- He just managed to catch hold of Dori's legs, as Dori was borne off last of all; and they went together above the tumult and the burning, Bilbo swinging in the air with his arms nearly breaking.
Chpt 6tumult = disorderly situation
Definition:
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(tumult as in: tumult in financial markets) confusion or disorder -- often noisy