Fimbles

/ˈfɪmbəlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of fimble; or in Scottish dialect, reference to a frame or edge; an archaic or dialectal term with uncertain modern usage.

Etymology

From fimble (archaic/dialectal adjective, possibly from Norse roots) + -s (plural). This is an extremely rare word, mainly found in historical texts or dialect dictionaries.

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