stime
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of stime
1250–1300; Middle English (Scots); perhaps < Old Norse skīmi a glimpse
Example Sentences
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I don’t see stime o’ anythin’ on tother side the river.
From The Death Shot A Story Retold by Mayne Reid
Therewith he blinded them so close, A stime they could not see.
From The Lay of Havelok the Dane by Unknown
Thou may weel turn awa, Lord, an' say it's a shame 'At noo I suld ca' On thy licht-giein name Wha my lang life-time Wud no see a stime!
From The poetical works of George MacDonald in two volumes — Volume 2 by George MacDonald
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