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hyim

hyim

Scots

Noun

hyim ‎(plural hyims)

  1. (South Scots) home
    A hink A'm ga'i be gan hyim sin.

Usage notes

Usage generally restricted to western Roxburghshire.

Etymology

Cognate with Northumbrian English hyem, from Old English hām. See also hame.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /çɪm/, /hjɪm/

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