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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Strem(e, Streim, Stream, v. Also: streym-, stram-. P.t. also streimet. [ME and e.m.E. streamden p.t. (Ancr. R.), streme(n (a1300); Strem(e n.] intr.

1. In hyperbolical use, of blood or sweat: To flow copiously. 1375 Barb. xii 560 (C).
Quhill throu the byrneis brist the blud, That till the erd doune stremand ȝud c1400 Troy-bk. ii 824.
Streymand a1450 Fifteen Ois 31.
On the croce, … Quhen Thy sueit and blude stremit doun 1460 Hay Alex. 1441.
Sidling the hors the blud ran stramand doun 15.. Clar. ii 36.
Endlang thair sydis streimit doune the blude

2. ? To shine, reflect light. a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 335 (Wr.).
Now coloured all their [sc. the cherries'] knoppes, With dancing and glancing, In tirle as Dornick champe, Which streamed [W. streimet] and leamed, Through lightnes of that lampe