Meanings
An allusion to the Biblical tale (Matthew 9:20) of the woman who was cured of disease when she touched the hem of Christ's garment.
How to pronounce "touch the hem of someone's garment":
AU
To give respect or reverence to someone; to express servitude to someone; to draw strength or comfort from someone who is superior.
A-Z Proximities
totus porcustouch a nervetouch offtouch ontouch oneself touch the hem of someone's garment
touch uptouch woodtouchy-feelytough as nailstough break
