unˈhemmed, ppl. a.
[un-1 8.]
1. Unconfined, unrestrained.
| a 1400–50 Alexander 2835 For-þi hoo with þi hatness & þi vn-hemmyd wittes, Avale of þi vanyte. |
2. Not furnished with a hem.
| 1561 in Inuentaires de la Royne Descosse (Bannatyne Club) 24 Aucht serviottis of vnhemmit great lyning. 1611 Florio, Inorlato,..vnhemmed. 1889 Daily News 13 July 3/3 The new little Redfern capes..with their triple row of unhemmed cloth. |