I. ˈlēm noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English leme, from Old English lēoma; akin to Old Saxon liomo gleam, radiance, Old Norse ljōmi radiance, Old English lēoht light — more at light
chiefly Scotland : a gleam of light : radiance
II. intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English lemen, from leme, n.
chiefly Scotland : to shine forth : gleam
III. noun
( -s )
Etymology: origin unknown
dialect England : a drain in a fen
IV. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: origin unknown
dialect Britain : to take (nuts) from the husks