brim
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An irascible, violent woman.
Register: archaic, slang
Examples
Can mortal ſcoundrels thee perplex, / And the great brim of brimſtones vex?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “brim” mean?
An irascible, violent woman.
Is “brim” formal or informal?
brim is generally archaic, slang.
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