Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BRIME, v.1 To draw up a boat a little way on the shore out of reach of the surf. [brəim, breim]Ork. 1929 Marw.:
We'll no haul her right up; we'll just b[rime] her till we come back.Cai.(D) 1909 D. Houston 'E Silkie Man 7:
'Ey cam oot 'e boat an' brimed 'ir on 'e shingle.Cai. 1911 John o' Groat Jnl. (24 Feb.):
Some sixty years ago, before more modern appliances were thought of, herring boats, the season being over, were dismantled, and at full tide beached and partially pulled out of the water. At this stage they were said to be brimed. After the water had ebbed, they were then hauled to their permanent winter quarters.
