Middle English word rime comes from Proto-Indo-European *reyw-, Proto-Indo-European *h₂rey-, Proto-Indo-European *re(i)-, and later Proto-Germanic *rīmą (Calculation, number.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *reyw- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *h₂rey- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *re(i)- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *rīmą | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Calculation, number. |
| rīm | Old English (ang) | |
| rime | Middle English (enm) | Number. |