verb
- to steal or take something, especially in a quick or sly manner
Usage: archaic; dialectal
Examples
- The old tales spoke of rogues nimming coins from merchants’ purses.
- He was caught nimming apples from the orchard.
- The pickpocket was skilled at nimming wallets in crowded markets.
- She accused the children of nimming sweets from the jar.
- The thief went about nimming whatever he could find.