First Known Use: 13th century
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1brim
noun \ˈbrim\
: the top edge of a glass or a similar container
: the part of a hat that sticks out around the lower edge
Full Definition of BRIM
1
a (1) : an upper or outer margin : verge (2) archaic : the upper surface of a body of water b : the edge or rim of a hollow vessel, a natural depression, or a cavity
2
: the projecting rim of a hat
— brim·less \-ləs\ adjective
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Origin of BRIM
Middle English brimme; akin to Middle High German brem edge
Related to BRIM
2brim
verb
: to be completely filled with something
brimmedbrim·ming
Full Definition of BRIM
transitive verb
: to fill to the brim
intransitive verb
1
: to be or become full often to overflowing <eyes brimming with tears>
2
: to reach or overflow a brim
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First Known Use of BRIM
1598
BRIM Defined for Kids
1brim
noun \ˈbrim\
Definition of BRIM for Kids
1
: the edge or rim of something hollow <The cup was filled to the brim.>
2
: the part of a hat that sticks out around the lower edge
2brim
verb
brimmedbrim·ming
Definition of BRIM for Kids
: to be or become full to overflowing <brimming with happiness>
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