rissom

noun

ris·​som

ˈrisəm,

ˈrizəm

plural -s

1

chiefly dialectal : an ear or stalk of grain : straw sense 2

2

chiefly dialectal : a tiny bit : particle

Word History

Etymology

Middle English risom, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Swedish dialect resma, resme ear of oats, Norwegian risla bush, treetop, ear of grain; akin to Old High German hrīs twig

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