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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rime,) Rym(e, Ryim, n.² [ME rim (once, c1205), e.m.E rime (1577–), OE hrím, ON and Icel. hrím. Cf. OF rime (1155 in Greimas), prob. of Gmc. origin.] Hoar-frost. Also hair ryme, in the same sense, see Hare adj.¹ 2. —1513 Doug. xiii Prol. 31.
The gummys rysis, doun fallis the donk rym, Baith heir and thar scuggis and schaddois dym 1549 Compl. 59/12 (see Hare adj.¹ 2).
Ryim 1629 Black Sc. Witches 15 (see Hare adj.¹ 2).
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