Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GRIMEK, -IK, n. Also gremik, †grimack. A halter of rope with a loop round the jaws serving as a bridle for a horse (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., -ack, 1908 Jak. (1928), -ek, 1914 Angus Gl., -ik, 1949 New Shetlander No. 17. 21, gremik). [′grimək, ′grɪm-]
[Norw. grime, a halter, + Sh. -ek suff., O.N. gríma, a kind of covering for the face or head, armour covering a horse's head and breast, Faer. gríma, a halter.]
