To make the sound expressed by the word hem; to hesitate in speaking.

Obsolete form of 'em.

(sewing) The border of an article of clothing doubled back and stitched together to finish the edge and prevent it from fraying. / A rim or margin of something.

Used to fill in the gap of a pause with a vocalized sound.

An utterance or sound of the voice like "hem", often indicative of hesitation or doubt, sometimes used to call attention.

(intransitive) (in sewing) To make a hem. / (transitive): To put hem on an article of clothing, to edge or put a border on something.

Alternative form of hemo-

To surround and enclose in a way that restricts movement.

A surname.

Obsolete form of ’em.