HEMMER

Proper noun

Hemmer (plural Hemmers)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Hemmer is the 12215th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 2549 individuals. Hemmer is most common among White (95.29%) individuals.

Etymology

Noun

hemmer (plural hemmers)

One who, or that which, hems.

A device, attached to a sewing machine, that turns over the edge of a fabric before stitching it down.

A tool for turning over the edge of sheet metal to make a hem.

Source: Wiktionary


Hem"mer, n.

Definition: One who, or that which, hems with a needle. Specifically: (a) An attachment to a sewing machine, for turning under the edge of a piece of fabric, preparatory to stitching it down. (b) A tool for turning over the edge of sheet metal to make a hem.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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