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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 16 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/brime_v2>
