First Known Use: before 12th century
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1rime
noun \ˈrīm\
Definition of RIME
1
: frost 1b
2
: an accumulation of granular ice tufts on the windward sides of exposed objects that is formed from supercooled fog or cloud and built out directly against the wind
3
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Origin of RIME
Middle English rim, from Old English hrīm; akin to Old Norse hrīm frost
2rime
verb
rimedrim·ing
Definition of RIME
transitive verb
: to cover with or as if with rime
First Known Use of RIME
circa 1755
3rime
,rimester
Definition of RIME
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RIME[1] Defined for Kids
rime
noun \ˈrīm\
Definition of RIME for Kids
: 1frost 1
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