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Meaning of HAULM

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 Definition: [n]  stems of beans and peas and potatoes and grasses collectively as used for thatching and bedding
 
 Synonyms: halm
 
 See Also: stalk, stem

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Haulm\, n. [OE. halm, AS. healm; akin to D., G., Dan., &
    Sw. halm, Icel. h[=a]lmr, L. calamus reed, cane, stalk, Gr.
    ?. Cf. {Excel}, {Culminate}, {Culm}, {Shawm}, {Calamus}.]
    The denuded stems or stalks of such crops as buckwheat and
    the cereal grains, beans, etc.; straw.
    
    
  2. \Haulm\, n.
    A part of a harness; a hame.
    
    
 

 

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