Meaning of brim in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /brɪm/

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  1. Verb

    brim

    Definitions

    1. be completely full

    Examples

    • « His eyes brimmed with tears »
  2. 2. fill as much as possible

    Examples

    • « brim a cup to good fellowship »

    Derived terms

  3. Noun

    brim

    Etymology

    Middle English (denoting the edge of the sea or other body of water): perhaps related to German Bräme‘trimming’

    Definitions

    1. the top edge of a vessel
  4. 2. a circular projection that sticks outward from the crown of a hat

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