stime

noun

chiefly Scotland and Ireland
: glimmer
also : glimpse

Word History

Etymology

Middle English (northern dialect)

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stime was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Stime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stime. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.

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