beem

See also: Beem

Latin

Verb

beem

  1. first-person singular present active subjunctive of beō

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Old English bēam, from Proto-West Germanic *baum, from Proto-Germanic *baumaz.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bɛːm/
  • Rhymes: -ɛːm

Noun

beem (plural bemes)

  1. A (usually wooden) beam or pole:
    1. A beam (central bar of a plow)
    2. (weaving) The (central) beam of a loom.
  2. A set of scales or its crossbar.
  3. The (principal part of an) antler.
  4. (rare, mining) A vein of metal.
  5. (rare) A tree (woody plant)

Descendants

  • English: beam
  • Scots: beam
  • Yola: baam

References

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