teem
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verb \ˈtēm\Definition of TEEM
transitive verb
archaic : bring forth,: give birth to : produce
intransitive verb
1
obsolete : to become pregnant : conceive
2
a : to become filled to overflowing : abound b : to be present in large quantity
— teem·ing·ly \ˈtē-miŋ-lē\ adverb
— teem·ing·ness noun
See Origin of TEEM
Middle English temen, from Old English tīman, tǣman; akin to Old English tēam offspring — more at team
First Known Use: before 12th century
2teem
transitive verbDefinition of TEEM
Origin of TEEM
Middle English temen, from Old Norse tœma; akin to Old English tōm empty
First Known Use: 14th century
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