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hames

Pronunciation: /heɪmz/

Definition of hames

noun

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

Phrases

make a hames of

Irish informal do (something) very badly or ineptly; make a mess of:Galway made a hames of their chance of a goal

Origin:

Middle English: from Middle Dutch

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