Scots edit

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

hyim (plural hyims)

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

Usage generally restricted to western Roxburghshire.