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hem, ahem | the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc. | |
V2 |
hem | fold over and sew together to provide with a hem | |
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hem | the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down | |
V1 |
hem | utter `hem' or `ahem' |