brim
1[ brim ]
/ brɪm /
noun
the upper edge of anything hollow; rim; brink: the brim of a cup.
a projecting edge: the brim of a hat.
verb (used without object), brimmed, brim·ming.
to be full to the brim.
verb (used with object), brimmed, brim·ming.
to fill to the brim.
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Origin of brim
11175–1225; Middle English brimme brink, rim (earlier, shore, bank); apparently akin to Middle High German brem, (German Bräme), Old Norse barmr rim, edge
Related formsbrim·less, adjectivebrim·ming·ly, adverbun·brim·ming, adjective
Definition for brim (2 of 2)
brim
2[ brim ]
/ brɪm /
noun, plural (especially collectively) brim, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) brims.
Southern U.S. bream1(def 4).
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British Dictionary definitions for brim
brim
/ (brɪm) /
noun
the upper rim of a vesselthe brim of a cup
a projecting rim or edgethe brim of a hat
the brink or edge of something
verb brims, brimming or brimmed
to fill or be full to the brimeyes brimming with tears
Derived Formsbrimless, adjective
Word Origin for brim
C13: from Middle High German brem, probably from Old Norse barmr; see berm
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Medicine definitions for brim
brim
[ brĭm ]
n.
The rim of the upper opening of the pelvis.
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Idioms and Phrases with brim
brim
see filled to the brim.
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