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Word of the Day – Frim

By November 25, 2025Word of the Day

Frim (adj) (Br/En) (Dialectal)

frim

In good physical shape / tender and succulent.

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

Example sentences

“The cows were in frim state and ready for market.”

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