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▪ I. rymer1|ˈraɪmə(r)|
Also rimer.
[Of obscure origin.]
A post in a weir or lock, in or on which a paddle works up and down.
α1794Vanderstegen Pres. St. Thames 16 Weirs.., made open at pleasure, by taking up the rimers. 1805Allnutt Navig. Thames 22 When the moveable Gates, Overfalls and Rimers are taken away. 1857P. Colquhoun Comp. Oarsman's Guide 19 Into these notches, timbers termed rimers are fitted.
β1823Examiner 384/2 The musicians saved themselves by clinging to the rymers of the lock. 1872H. W. Taunt Map Thames 7 Weirs..are generally composed of three different parts, viz. the bridge, the rymers, and the paddles.
▪ II. rymer
var. rimer. |