v. Obs. [f. A- pref. 1 away + OE. nim-an to take (see NIM): cogn. w. Goth. usniman, MHG. ernëmen.] To take away.
c. 1000. Ags. Gosp., Matt. xxv. 28. Anymað þæt pund æt hym.
c. 1175. Cott. Hom., 229. Crist to hello ȝewende, and þane deofel ȝewilde, and him of ánam adam and euam.