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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hyme, interj. [Cf. e.m.E. hem (1526).] The interjection h'm, as used to express dissatisfaction, etc. —1570 Misc. Bann. C. I. 45.
Hyme, hyme, shakand his heid
