Definition of PAYNIM

paynim

Meanings

Plural: paynims

Noun

  • a heathen; a person who is not a Christian (especially a Muslim)
  • A pagan or heathen, especially a Muslim, or a Jew.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English paynym, paynyme, from Anglo-Norman paienime, peinime et al., from Late Latin paganismus (“paganism”), from Latin paganus (“pagan”). Doublet of paganism.

Scrabble Score: 13

paynim is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
paynim is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
paynim is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

paynim is a valid Words With Friends word