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† to-ˈlim, v. Obs. In 3–4 to-lime(n. [ME. f. to-2 + lim limb: cf. OE. toliþian, f. to-2 + liþ limb. See also limb v. in same sense.] trans. To tear limb from limb, to dismember.
a1225Ancr. R. 84 Auh [he] lihted upon cwike fleschs, tetereð & tomlimeð hit. a1225Juliana 79 (Bodl. MS.) Wilde deor..to limeden eauer euch lið from þe lire. 13..Guy Warw. 636 In his court he schal deme þe, & al to-lime. Hence (dim.) † to-ˈlimeken v., to dismember.
c1275Lay. 4227 Stater hii nome And al hine to-limekede Leme fram oþer. |