simmetriet

An obsolete form of symmetry. simnel (sim'nel), n. [Early mod. E. also simnell, symnel, cymnel, also dial. simlin, simblin, simbling (see simlin); Simnell , bunne, or cracknell. Baret, Alvearie, 1580. I'll to thee a simnel bring 'Gainst thou go'st a mothering. Herrick, To Dianeme. Cakes of all formes, simnels , cracknels, buns, wafers, and other things made of wheat flowre, as fritters, pancakes, and such like, are by this rule rejected. Haven of Health, p. 26. ( Nares.) 2. A variety of squash having a round flattish head with a wavy or scalloped edge, and so resembling the cake so called: now called simlin. [Southern U. S.] The clype atæ are sometimes called cymnels (as are some others also), from the lenten cake of that name, which many of them much resemble. Squash or squanter-squash is their name among the northern Indians, and so they are called in New York and New England. Beverley, Hist. Virginia, iv. 19. Simnel Sunday, Mid-Lent or Refreshment Sunday (which see, under refreshment).