hame
either of two curved pieces lying upon the collar in the harness of an animal, to which the traces are fastened.
Origin of hame
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How to use hame in a sentence
"I'll put a pin in it, it'll do till I gang hame," she added, and she started to pin the torn edges together.
The Underworld | James C. WelshEfter hearin' him, it fair knocked the stories on the heid aboot him bein' oot to smash the hame, an' religion an' sic like.
The Underworld | James C. WelshOh, my puir lamb, you're wet to the skin, an' fair done; for God knows its an' awfu' mess you hae cam' hame in.
The Underworld | James C. WelshWe were unco gleg to win hame when a' this was dune, an' after steekin' the door, to sit an' birsle oor taes at the bit blaze.
Penelope's Experiences in Scotland | Kate Douglas WigginFanny's awa' at the gowff rinnin' aboot wi' a bag o' sticks after a wee bit ba', and Sally and I are hame by oor lane.
Penelope's Experiences in Scotland | Kate Douglas Wiggin
British Dictionary definitions for hame (1 of 2)
/ (heɪm) /
either of the two curved bars holding the traces of the harness, attached to the collar of a draught animal
Origin of hame
1British Dictionary definitions for hame (2 of 2)
/ (hem) /
a Scot word for home
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