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brim

1[brim] noun, verb, brimmed, brim⋅ming.
–noun
1. the upper edge of anything hollow; rim; brink: the brim of a cup.
2. a projecting edge: the brim of a hat.
3. margin.
–verb (used without object)
4. to be full to the brim.
–verb (used with object)
5. to fill to the brim.

Origin:
1175–1225; ME brimme brink, rim (earlier, shore, bank); appar. akin to MHG brem, (G Bräme), ON barmr rim, edge


brimless, adjective
brim⋅ming⋅ly, adverb


1. See rim.
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brim (brĭm)
n.
The rim of the upper opening of the pelvis.

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