touched the hem of someone's garment

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

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of touch the hem of someone's garment
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APA

touched the hem of someone's garment. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/touched%20the%20hem%20of%20someone's%20garment

MLA

“touched the hem of someone's garment.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/touched%20the%20hem%20of%20someone's%20garment. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “touched the hem of someone's garment,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/touched%20the%20hem%20of%20someone's%20garment.

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