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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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EEM, v.² Also em, im (Jak.). To teem, be alive (with small creatures); be infested (with vermin) (Sh.¹¹ 1950, eem). [i:m, e:m]Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
De ebb is imin wi' whelks.