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hames

Syllabification: (hames)
Pronunciation: /hāmz/
Definition of hames

noun

  • two curved pieces of iron or wood forming or attached to the collar of a draft horse, to which the traces are attached.

Origin:

Middle English: from Middle Dutch

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