nim

verb

ˈnim

nimmed; nimming

transitive verb

archaic : steal, filch

intransitive verb

archaic : thieve

Word History

Etymology

earlier, "to take," going back to Middle English nimen, going back to Old English niman — more at nimble

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of nim was before the 12th century

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