kiss someone's hem

A form of touch the hem of someone's garment — To give respect or reverence to someone; to express servitude to someone; to draw strength or comfort from someone who is superior.

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Meanings

verbkiss someone's hem (third-person singular simple present kisses someone's hem, present participle kissing someone's hem, simple past and past participle kissed someone's hem)

present singular third person kisses someone's hem · participle present kissing someone's hem · participle past kissed someone's hem · past kissed someone's hem

  1. alternativeAlternative form of touch the hem of someone's garment.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
kiss someone's ring
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Chicago

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