I. ˈchərm, ˈchi(ə)rm noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English cirm; akin to Old Irish gairm cry, shout, Old English cearu anxiety, sorrow — more at care
dialect : noise , din ; especially : confused noise, clamor, or hum (as of voices or insects)
II. intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English chirmen, from Old English cirman, from cirm
1. dialect : to make a chirm : chirp
2. dialect : croon