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teem
What does teem mean?
To pour, especially heavy rain; to empty out a liquid.
"It's teeming doon oot there."
Origin
From Old Norse 'toema', to empty.
Frequently asked questions
What does teem mean?
It means to pour, especially heavy rain, or to empty out a liquid — as in 'it's teeming down'.
Where does teem come from?
It derives from the Old Norse 'toema', meaning to empty.
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