English Dictionary

touch the hem of someone's garment

verb

(idiomatic) To give respect or reverence to someone; to express servitude to someone; to draw strength or comfort from someone who is superior.

She reached out to touch the hem of his garment.

意味（1）

(idiomatic) To give respect or reverence to someone; to express servitude to someone; to draw strength or comfort from someone who is superior.

Thus, at peace with God and the world, the farmer of Grand-Pré

Lived on his sunny farm, and Evangeline governed his household.

Many a youth, as he knelt in the church and opened his missal,

Fixed his eyes upon her, as the saint of his deepest devotion;

Thus, at peace with God and the world, the farmer of Grand-Pré Lived on his sunny farm, and Evangeline governed his household. Many a youth, as he knelt in the church and opened his missal, Fixed his eyes upon her, as the saint of his deepest devotion; Happy was he who might touch her hand or the hem of her garment!