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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
BRIME, BRIM, v.2 To fill a boat with salt water so as to swell and close the timbers after it has been lying ashore during the winter (Cai., Crm. 1912 (per Mry.2), Mry.1 1925, brim; Bnff.2 1936; Ags. 1927 (per Ags.1), brime). [brɪm Mry.; brəim Cai., e.Rs., Ags.]
[There is a confusion in these two forms between Brime, v.1, Brim, n.1, the breaking of surf on the shore, and Brime, n.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Brime v.2". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 7 Apr 2026 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/brime_v2>
