Plimmed

Plimmed

PLIMD plɪmd
Adjective

Swollen, swelling up.

Example Sentences

"My ankle's all plimmed."
"It's plimming up."

Etymology & History

North Somerset term for swollen. From plim (to swell). Used for swelling from injury or water retention. Plimming up means swelling.

Word Details

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Region
North Somerset
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Era
1800s
Language
none
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Formality
neutral

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