Rim
/rɪm/noun
The outer edge or border of something, especially a circular object.
Did you know?In ancient cultures, the rim of a shield was believed to symbolize protection against evil forces, creating a mystical barrier.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*reim-
“to form a boundary or edge.”
Old English
Old English
rima
“edge, border, or boundary.”
Middle English
Middle English
rim
“the edge or border of a circular object.”
14th Century
Middle English
rim
“the outer edge of a wheel or dish.”
Modern English
English
rim
“the outer edge or border of an object, especially circular.”