rime

rime¹ Definition

rime (rīm)

noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb rimed, rim′·ing

Etymology: sp. preferred by many as historically correct: see rhyme

rime¹ Related Forms

rim′er noun

rime² Definition

rime (rīm)

noun

frost (sense )

Etymology: ME < OE hrim, akin to ON < IE base *krei-, to touch lightly > OE hrinan, to touch

transitive verb rimed, rim′·ing

to coat with rime

rime Synonyms

rime Usage Examples

Converse of object

have: Thus, both 'rat ' and 'cat ' might be activated for a word slot as they have the same rime.

Adjective modifier

Modifies a noun

ice: You can see many of the routes from the rime ice having been scrapped off the rock.
unit: The element that they share is the rime unit.
form: Snowfall is greater than on Mounts Kenya and Kilimanjaro and ice rime forms in freezing mists on the mountains.

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