One of the curved pieces of metal or wood that form part of a horse's harness and attach to the collar.
From Middle English and Old English 'hame,' of Germanic origin, possibly related to Old Saxon 'hamma' meaning to fasten or attach, describing the fastening mechanism of horse equipment.
Before cars existed, understanding horse harnesses was essential knowledge—a broken hame could cripple your wagon or plow, so blacksmiths who could repair them were as valuable as modern mechanics!
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