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- noun Alternative spelling of
hemline .
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Examples
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I am making a skirt at the moment and am adding a ruffle at the hem-line.
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The hem-line rides precariously mid-thigh, and hugs tight to the girl's emerging curves.
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I was at Mr Norbert's offices at the appointed hour dressed in one of my new frocks, my silk-wrapped legs taking note of the current length of hem-line.
Locked Rooms King, Laurie R. 2005
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I was at Mr Norbert's offices at the appointed hour dressed in one of my new frocks, my silk-wrapped legs taking note of the current length of hem-line.
Locked Rooms King, Laurie R. 2005
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It was a skirt, I suppose, but it hung with a diagonal hem-line running from hip to knee, it was beaded in an intricate pattern, not Oriental, somehow reminding me of American Indian bead work.
Valley of the Croen Lee Tarbell
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The loose but comfortable fit, unusual read expensive-looking hem-line and luxurious fur collar and leather pockets lift my high-street separates to new heights.
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011
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The hem-line of the skirt was also accent throughout with seed pearls and crystals in a delicate pattern.
unknown title 2009
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With no "must-have" hem-line apparent in the autumn/winter collections, it seems we can finally dispel that tired hemlines-fall-in-a-recession myth.
WN.com - Articles related to Swine flu vaccine 'safe in pregnancy', says adviser 2009
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With no "must-have" hem-line apparent in the autumn/winter collections, it seems we can finally dispel that tired hemlines-fall-in-a-recession myth.
WN.com - Articles related to Swine flu vaccine 'safe in pregnancy', says adviser 2009
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