"jimp" meaning in English

See jimp in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: jimper [comparative], jimpest [superlative]
Etymology: Of unknown origin. Etymology templates: {{unk|en|nocap=1}} unknown Head templates: {{en-adj|er}} jimp (comparative jimper, superlative jimpest)
  1. (dated, Scotland, Northern England) neat; trim; delicate Tags: Northern-England, Scotland, dated Synonyms: slender, handsome, spruce, elegant
    Sense id: en-jimp-en-adj-hnsryrAm Categories (other): Northern England English, Scottish English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 30 27 12 31 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 28 29 14 29 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 30 30 14 27
  2. (dated, Scotland, Northern England) scant; barely sufficient. Tags: Northern-England, Scotland, dated
    Sense id: en-jimp-en-adj-gighzz7P Categories (other): Northern England English, Scottish English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 30 27 12 31 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 28 29 14 29 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 30 30 14 27

Noun

Forms: jimps [plural]
Etymology: Of unknown origin. Etymology templates: {{unk|en|nocap=1}} unknown Head templates: {{en-noun}} jimp (plural jimps)
  1. A notch on the spine of a knife blade to increase grip, usually in sets of three or more (jimping).
    Sense id: en-jimp-en-noun-ioXAR9BM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 30 27 12 31 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 28 29 14 29 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 30 30 14 27
  2. Such a notch elsewhere on the knife (handle scales, liner lock, choil) for the same purpose (grippiness).
    Sense id: en-jimp-en-noun-CFe50j75 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 30 27 12 31 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 28 29 14 29 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 30 30 14 27
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: gimp (alt: Etymology 3)

Inflected forms

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