hame

Meanings

• Noun

  A Scottish Gaelic term for home or dwelling.

  - "My hame is in the Highlands."
  - "We returned to our hame after the journey."

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Synonyms

home base , abode , domicile , dwelling , house , residence , tenement , straw , thatch

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Variants

List of all variants of hame that leads to same result
hame , hames , home

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Etymology

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Derived from Old English 'ham' or 'heem', meaning 'dwelling' or 'home'. In Scottish Gaelic, the term is spelled 'tigh' but is commonly referred to as 'hame'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hame' is also used in the Scottish legal system to refer to a person's permanent residence.

2. In some Scottish dialects, the term 'hame' is also used to refer to a farm or a rural dwelling.

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Related Concepts

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1. Heim: German term for home with similar meaning and origin as 'hame'.

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Culture

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In Scottish Gaelic culture, the concept of 'hame' carries significant importance as it represents the idea of belonging and connection to one's roots and heritage.

How to Memorize "hame"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a cozy Scottish home with a thatched roof and a fireplace.
   - Picture yourself returning to your hame after a long journey.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hame' with the feeling of warmth and comfort.
   - Think of your hame as a place where you feel safe and loved.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the first letter 'H' in 'hame' stands for 'Home'.
   - Think of the word 'hame' as a synonym for 'home'.

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