Hame

n. [Scot. haims, hammys, hems, Ir. ama, allied to O. H. Ger. ham, Celt. cam, crooked, curved.]

1. One of the two curved pieces of wood or metal in the harness of a draught-horse to which the traces are fastened, and which lie upon the collar, or have pads attached to them fitting the horse’s neck.
2. The stem or stalk of grain, &c. See HAULM.