Definitions For Chirm

Verb

{{en-verb}} (obsolete) To chirp or to make a mournful cry, as a bird does.

Noun

CHIRM (plural CHIRMs) A din or confused noise, as of many voices, birdsong, etc.

Etymology

From Middle English chirmen, t=to chirp, twitter, from {{inh, en, ang, ċirman, t=to make a noise, cry out, shout}}, from {{inh, en, gem-pro, *karmijaną, t=to make a sound}}. The noun is from Middle English chirm, t=the call of various birds; chirping, from {{inh, en, ang, ċirm}}, ċyrm, ċierm, t=noise, cry, alarm, from {{inh, en, gem-pro, *karmiz}}. {{doublet, en, charm, t1=sound, voices; group, flock}}.