Definitions for the word "hem" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. pron.
Them
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. 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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
An utterance or sound of the voice, hem or hm, often indicative of hesitation or doubt, sometimes used to call attention.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. v. i.
To make the sound expressed by the word hem; hence, to hesitate in speaking.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
The edge or border of a garment or cloth, doubled over and sewed, to strengthen raveling.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
Border; edge; margin.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. n.
A border made on sheet-metal ware by doubling over the edge of the sheet, to stiffen it and remove the sharp edge.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. v. t.
To form a hem or border to; to fold and sew down the edge of.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. v. t.
To border; to edge
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. n.
Border of cloth where the edge is turned under and sewn down. v. (-mm-) turn down and sew in the edge of (cloth etc.). hem in confine; restrict the movement of. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
11. int.
Calling attention or expressing hesitation by a slight cough. n. Utterance of this. v. (-mm-) say hem; hesitate in speech. hem and haw = hum and haw (see *hum). [imitative]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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