frim

adjective

ˈfrim

1

dialectal, England : marked by good physical condition : flourishing

a frim calf

2

dialectal, England : tender and succulent

in the spring when the grass is young and frim

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, abundant, flourishing, probably from Old English freme good, excellent; akin to Old English fram bold, strong, Old Norse framr foremost, fram forward

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