~ 1
■ noun the edge of a piece of cloth or clothing which has been turned under and sewn.
■ verb ( ~s , ~ming , ~med )
1》 turn under and sew the edge of (a piece of cloth).
2》 ( ~ someone/thing in ) surround and restrict the space or movement of someone or something.
Origin
OE 'the border of a piece of cloth', of W. Gmc origin.
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~ 2
■ exclamation expressing the sound made when coughing or clearing the throat to attract someone's attention or show hesitation.
■ verb ( ~s , ~ming , ~med ) archaic make such a sound.
Phrases
~ and haw chiefly N. Amer. another way of saying hum and haw (see hum 1 ).
Origin
C15: imitative.