1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Trim.

2. (a.) from Trim.

3. (n.) The act of one who trims.

4. (n.) That which serves to trim, make right or fitting, adjust, ornament, or the like; especially, the necessary or the ornamental appendages, as of a garment; hence, sometimes, the concomitants of a dish; a relish; -- usually in the plural trimmings. --.

5. (n.) The act of reprimanding or chastising; as, to give a boy a trimming.

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