ˈrisəm, ˈrizəm noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English risom, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Swedish dialect resma, resme ear of oats, Norwegian risla bush, treetop, ear of grain; akin to Old High German hrīs twig — more at crest
1. chiefly dialect : an ear or stalk of grain : straw 2
2. chiefly dialect : a tiny bit : particle