I. ˈbrim noun
Etymology: Middle English brimme; akin to Middle High German brem edge
Date: 13th century
1.
a.
(1) : an upper or outer margin : verge
(2) archaic : the upper surface of a body of water
b. : the edge or rim of a hollow vessel, a natural depression, or a cavity
2. : the projecting rim of a hat
• brim·less -ləs adjective
II. verb
( brimmed ; brim·ming )
Date: 1598
transitive verb
: to fill to the brim
intransitive verb
1. : to be or become full often to overflowing
eyes brimming with tears
2. : to reach or overflow a brim