Blimbing

/ˈblɪmbɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Climbing or ascending, or the present participle of the verb 'blimb' (a rare variant of climb).

Etymology

From Middle English 'climben,' the word 'blimb' appears as a variant pronunciation/spelling, possibly influenced by Scandinavian languages, with '-ing' added for present participle.

Kelly Says

The word 'blimb' is so archaic that dictionaries barely record it, yet it shows how English had multiple pronunciations of 'climb' that almost became permanent alternatives.

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