barm

[ bahrm ]

noun

1. yeast formed on malt liquors while fermenting.

barm

/ bɑːm /

noun

1. the yeasty froth on fermenting malt liquors
2. an archaic or dialect word for yeast

Word History and Origins

Origin of barm¹

before 1000; Middle English berme, Old English beorma; cognate with Frisian berme, German Bärme, Swedish bärme; akin to ferment

Word History and Origins

Origin of barm¹

Old English bearm ; related to beran to bear , Old Norse barmr barm, Gothic barms , Old High German barm see ferment

Example Sentences

To restore our climate and protect our environment, we must also reject harmful legislation currently within the barm bill, such as the Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act, which would prevent states and localities from enacting stronger-than-federal protections against pesticides that threaten environmental and human health.

From Salon

A video posted online on Tuesday showed the man landing for his "roast beef in gravy barm with caramelised onion" at Chipping Farm Shop near Preston.

From BBC

Unimaginative and/or outraged traditionalists will harrumph that the chip butty originated in 1860s Oldham as a chip barm, but we are not tied to that format, in the same way we no longer employ kids as chimney sweeps and women have the vote.

From The Guardian

I love barm brack, a fruity Irish quick bread that usually shows up around Halloween and again for New Year's.

From Salon

The "pie barm" might look odd to outsiders, but Wigan locals love the ultra-portable snack.

From BBC

Related Words

• balloon
• blob
• droplet
• foam
• froth