4. [Cf. Hem, interj.] An inarticulate nasal sound or murmur, like h'm,
uttered by a speaker in pause from embarrassment, affectation, etc.
THese shrugs, these hums and ha's.
Shak.
5. [Perh. so called because strongly intoxicating.] A kind of strong
drink formerly used. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.
Venous hum. See under Venous.
Hum, interj. [Cf. Hem, interj.] Ahem; hem; an inarticulate sound
uttered in a pause of speech implying doubt and deliberation. Pope.
Hu"man (?), a. [L. humanus; akin to homo man: cf. F. humain. See
Homage, and cf. Humane, Omber.] Belonging to man or mankind; having the
qualities or attributes of a man; of or pertaining to man or to the
race of man; as, a human voice; human shape; human nature; human
sacrifices.
To err is human; to forgive, divine.
Pope.