Monday, December 7, 2009

Can I Have The Definition Please?



Main Entry: 1home
Pronunciation: \ˈhōm\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English hom, from Old English hām village, home; akin to Old High German heim home, Lithuanian šeima family, servants, Sanskrit kṣema habitable, kṣeti he dwells, Greek ktizein to inhabit
Date: before 12th century

1 a : one's place of residence : domicile b : house

2 : the social unit formed by a family living together

3 a : a familiar or usual setting : congenial environment; also : the focus of one's domestic attention <home is where the heart is> b : habitat

4 a : a place of origin <salmon returning to their home to spawn>; also : one's own country b :headquarters 2 company>

5 : an establishment providing residence and care for people with special needs s for the elderly>

6 : the objective in various games; especially : home plate

at home 1 : relaxed and comfortable : at ease at home on the stage> 2 : in harmony with the surroundings 3 : on familiar ground : knowledgeable at home in their subject fields>

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