hyim

Scots

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /çɪm/, /hjɪm/

Noun

hyim (plural hyims)

1. (Southern Scots) home

   A hink A'm ga'i be gan hyim sin.

Usage notes

Usage generally restricted to western Roxburghshire.