dial. Also 8 leem. [Belongs to LEAM sb.3] a. trans. To free nuts from their husks.
1788. W. Marshall, Yorksh., II. 339. Leem.
1824. Mactaggart, Gallovid. Encycl., s.v. Benjie, The wud sae gay, whar mony a day I leamed nits wi’ thee.
Mod. (Northants). He has been leaming walnuts for the gardener.
b. intr. Of nuts: To separate easily from the husk.
1846. Brockett, N. C. Words, It leams well.
