Hem Word Meaning

Etymology:

Old English hem ‘border of a piece of cloth’, of West Germanic origin. The verbal senses date from the mid 16th century

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

the edge of a piece of cloth or clothing that has been turned under and sewn

Short Definition:

edge of piece of cloth that has been turned under and sewn

Examples:

• the hem of her dress
• she took up the hem

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

turn under and sew the edge of (a piece of cloth)

Short Definition:

turn under and sew edge of

Examples:

• she began to hem a border