Hem(interj.)
- An onomatopoetic word used as an expression of hesitation, doubt, etc. It is often a sort of voluntary half cough, loud or subdued, and would perhaps be better expressed by hm.
Hem(n.)
- An utterance or sound of the voice, hem or hm, often indicative of hesitation or doubt, sometimes used to call attention.
Hem(v. i.)
- To make the sound expressed by the word hem; hence, to hesitate in speaking.
Hem(n.)
- The edge or border of a garment or cloth, doubled over and sewed, to strengthen raveling.