teem
teem1 definition
teem (tēm)
intransitive verb
- Obsolete to produce offspring; bear
- to be full, as though ready to bring forth young; abound; swarm a river teeming with fish
Etymology: ME temen < OE tieman, to produce, bear < base of team, progeny: see team
teem2 definition
teem (tēm)
transitive verb
to empty; pour out
Etymology: ME temen < ON tœma, to empty
intransitive verb
to pour a teeming rain
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