noun

1. a unit of measure for a quantity of paper: the quantity varies from 480 sheets (20 quires) to 516 sheets, depending on the manufacturer
2. Informal a great amount

Etymology: ME rem < MFr raime < It risma < Ar rizma, bale, packet < razama, to pack together

transitive verb

1. 1. to enlarge (a hole) as with a reamer
   2. to enlarge the bore of (a gun)
2. to countersink or taper (a hole)
3. to remove (a defect) with a reamer
4. ☆ to extract the juice from (a lemon, orange, etc.)
5. to use a reamer on (a pipe bowl)
6. ☆ Slang
   1. to cheat or deceive
   2. to scold; berate: often with out

Etymology: ME dial. remen < OE reman, akin to ryman, lit., to make roomy < base of rum: see room