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brimmer
[ brim-er ]
brimmer
/ ˈbrɪmə /
noun
- a vessel, such as a glass or bowl, filled to the brim
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Example Sentences
"Have a drop to raise your spirits," said the schoolmaster, filling him a brimmer, and fairly forcing it into his hand.
As often as I called for small-beer, the master tipped the wink, and the servant brought me a brimmer of October.
On the present morning Mr. Banks found his disappointment at not going into Mazatlan languidly shared by Mrs. Brimmer.
Mrs. Brimmer received this speech with the languid obliviousness of perception she usually meted out to this chartered jester.
"Oor not detheitful—oor a dood man," interpolated the youngest Miss Brimmer, fondly regarding the biscuit.
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