hame

1 of 2

noun

: one of two curved supports attached to the collar of a draft horse to which the traces are fastened

hame

2 of 2

Scottish variant of home

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Noun
That’s the hame of a security guard, who unfortunately took the brunt of the Salvy Splash. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hame was in the 14th century

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“Hame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hame. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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