Definition:
meam: a temporary shelter built by a traveller; originally, an aboriginal hut (archaic).
teem: to empty out (archaic).
The phrase "meam and teem" implies theft or home invasion.
Type of Speech:
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meam: a temporary shelter built by a traveller; originally, an aboriginal hut (archaic).
teem: to empty out (archaic).
The phrase "meam and teem" implies theft or home invasion.