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hem⋅line

[hem-lahyn]
–noun
1. the bottom edge of a coat, dress, skirt, etc.
2. the level of this edge as expressed in inches from the floor: an 18-inch hemline.

Origin:
1920–25; hem 1 + line 1
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hem·line   (hěm'līn')   
n.  
  1. The bottom edge of a skirt, dress, or coat.

  2. The height of the edge of such a garment, measured from the floor.

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