Word History
Etymology
Middle English berme, from Old English beorma; akin to Middle Low German berm yeast, Latin fermentum yeast, fervēre to boil, Old Irish berbaid he boils
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of barm was
before the 12th century
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Cite this Entry
“Barm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barm. Accessed 1 Oct. 2023.
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