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#1 2016-12-28 18:31:41

GrantBarrett
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"stumble" for "stubble," as in "beard stumble"

It’s rare enough that it’s possible this is simply a common mistyping, especially as most of these are casual internet text. Only the first work is published by a legit publisher.

“He was a boy, the stumble of his first beard growing patchily in.” V.E. Schwab, “A Darker Shade of Magic,” p. 228. https://goo.gl/k7IGLY

“I don’t know how it’ll hold up against beard stumble!” https://goo.gl/xYiFLa

“Tanned old men, browned, unshaven, grey beard stumble contrasting with their light, dead, staring eyes.” https://maxeymenges.com/2016/07/01/on-t … y-of-life/

“I picture him pale, having cuts everywhere, his clothes ripped, a little dirty, long hair (its as long as Canada’s) and he has beard stumble.” http://kitkatawulf.deviantart.com/art/D … -628473464

“His beard stumble was there in full force; he decided to keep the rugged look for a bit longer.” http://youjustgot-ambrosed.tumblr.com/p … ust-had-to

“Style: surface realism: detail in face, wrinkles, beard stumble, and viens.” https://quizlet.com/119771043/early-nor … ash-cards/

“I agree, a light week old beard/stumble usually looks best on most guys.” http://onehallyu.com/topic/13327-facial … an-shaven/

“Margaery’s tongue felt different, the absence of beard stumble turning it in something different.” https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11805241/2/Madness

“I made lather of Fitjar shaving soap. I had four days stumble on my face.” http://straightrazorplace.com/shaving-s … trand.html

“We also cut our beards down to just three days stumble and then cut out finger and toe nails.” http://www.chinditslongcloth1943.com/jo … dship.html

“I even liked how he tended to scratch the stumble on his cheek and underneath his jaw.” http://www.sneezefetishforum.org/index. … ng-us-fic/

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#2 2016-12-29 20:28:29

David Bird
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From: The Hammer, Ontario
Registered: 2009-07-28
Posts: 1690

Re: "stumble" for "stubble," as in "beard stumble"

I guess that makes me a ex-patriot stumble jumper, stumbling while jumping across the prairie stubble.

I am a stumble jumper who lived in God’s country for 7 years,and regretted moving ever since.
http://2010van.blogspot.ca/2006/03/vanc … umbia.html

I for one would rather see those whales from an ocean liner! I guess my stumble jumper legs would be out of their element surrounded by those man eaters.
http://outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=19004

It was a typically chilly winter night, but Mr. W. Brett Wilson (BE ’79) received a warm welcome as the 2008 Distinguished Lecturer at the C.J. Mackenzie Gala of Engineering Excellence on January 17, 2008. His topic, Partners, Prairie Ethics and Priorities – One Stumble Jumper’s Journey, was both entertaining and informative.
http://docplayer.net/12552916-Engineeri … uture.html

(although this one is easily an anticipation error). Stumble for 5-o’clock stubble may have some jumble in the mix? See also stumple.

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#3 2016-12-30 00:26:34

Dixon Wragg
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From: Cotati, California
Registered: 2008-07-04
Posts: 1375

Re: "stumble" for "stubble," as in "beard stumble"

Does anyone see a plausible meaning connection between stubble and stumble? If not, we can’t call it an eggcorn. Maybe it’s just a typo as Grant suggests, although I could imagine someone actually pronouncing it “stumble”, which would make it a malaprop, I reckon.

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