n. [ Scot. hemmel, hammel, Prov. E. hemble hovel, stable, shed, perh. allied to D. hemel heaven, canopy, G. himmel; cf. E. heaven. √14. ] A shed or hovel for cattle. [ Prov. Eng. ] Wright. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who, or that which, hems with a needle.
n. a stitch used in sewing hems on skirts and dresses. [ WordNet 1.5 ]