I. ˈtēm verb
Etymology: Middle English temen, from Old English tīman, tǣman; akin to Old English tēam offspring — more at team
Date: before 12th century
transitive verb
archaic : bring forth : give birth to : produce
intransitive verb
1. obsolete : to become pregnant : conceive
2.
a. : to become filled to overflowing : abound
b. : to be present in large quantity
• teem·ing·ly ˈtē-miŋ-lē adverb
• teem·ing·ness noun
II. transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English temen, from Old Norse tœma; akin to Old English tōm empty
Date: 14th century
: empty , pour
teem molten metal into a mold