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1hame

noun \ˈhām\

Definition of HAME

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

Middle English
First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with HAME

aim, blame, came, claim, dame, fame, flame, frame, game, kame, lame, maim, name, same, shame, tame, wame

2hame

Definition of HAME

Scottish variant of home

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