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Mimmer vs Rimmer - What's the difference?

mimmer | rimmer |

As nouns the difference between mimmer and rimmer

is that mimmer is while rimmer is an implement for cutting, trimming, or ornamenting the rim of anything, as the edges of pies, etc; also, a reamer.

As a verb mimmer

is (rare) to dote; dream; mammer.

mimmer

English

Etymology 1

Origin uncertain. Perhaps from an alteration of (mammer); or from (etyl) mimmeren, .

Verb

(en verb)
  • (rare) To dote; dream; mammer.
  • *1892 , George Darley, Sylvia: or, The May queen, a lyrical drama - Page 81 :
  • A mimmering driveller! — Shove him without! He's not worth torments.
  • *2007 , Andreas Diesel, Dieter Gerten, Looking for Europe :
  • One many rainbow all ways beginning To bring the mimmered underside Where may a new colour unravel the story In ever changing labyrinths [...]
    Derived terms
    * (l) * (l)

    Etymology 2

    Variation of (mummer).

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • *2011 , Daniel Diehl, Mark P Donnelly, Medieval Celebrations :
  • Plays performed by troupes of medieval traveling players, or occasionally by a few daring townsfolk, were known as mummers' plays, and those who performed them were alternately known as mummers or mimmers .

    rimmer

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An implement for cutting, trimming, or ornamenting the rim of anything, as the edges of pies, etc.; also, a reamer.
  • One who performs oral sex on the anus of his/her partner.
  • :See also rim, rim-job.
  • A mixture of confections, spices, and/or salts applied to the rim of a beverage glass or mug.