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hamlet Definition

ham·let (ham′lit)

noun

a very small village

Etymology: ME hamelet < OFr (Anglo-Fr hamelete), dim. of hamel (Fr hameau), dim. of LowG hamm, enclosed area, akin to OE: for IE base see hem

Hamlet Definition

Ham·let (ham′lit)

noun

  1. a tragedy by Shakespeare (c. 1602)
  2. the hero of this play, a Danish prince who avenges the murder of his father, the king, by killing his uncle Claudius, the murderer

hamlet Synonyms

hamlet

n.

villa, settlement, pueblo; see village.

hamlet Usage Examples

Preposition: on

outskirt: This would create a fine residence in a hamlet on the outskirts of Tonbridge.

Adjective modifier

  • sleepy: Leafy hills, sleepy hamlets, with glimpses of brooding mountains beyond.
  • tiny: Cromford was nothing more than a tiny hamlet in 1771.
  • outlying: A sixth distinct place is the outlying hamlet of Felixstowe Ferry on the Deben; St Nicholas is here.
  • scattered: In the moonlight lay a scattered hamlet of half a dozen houses at the foot of black, precipitous hills.
  • picturesque: Go over bridge WITH CARE & follow road through the picturesque hamlet with its 17 th Century timbered cottages.
  • peaceful: Country House Accommodation in 18th century ex Vicarage set in wooded grounds, in peaceful rural hamlet.

Converse of object

  • scatter: An additional worthwhile activity on a break from the slopes is visiting the surrounding hamlets scattered along the mountainside.
  • situate: Pont du Hem is a hamlet situated on the main road from La Bassee to Estaires.
  • neighbor: One learns about recent events in the neighboring hamlets from residents of the hamlet who have come to visit the market.
  • surround: Villages, towns, and cities are composed of wards and surrounding hamlets.
  • lie: Far below them lay the hamlet, a cluster of black dots on a field of pure snow.

Noun used with modifier

  • hilltop: This hilltop hamlet offers views over Pienza and is a perfect lunch stop before your return across archetypal Tuscan countyside to Montepulciano.
  • riverside: TOP South Helford River Bishops Key - St Martin - Sleeps 6. A 300 year old cottage situated in a quiet riverside hamlet.
  • fishing: From here it is possible to explore the nature trails of the Parque Nacional del Granma around the fishing hamlet of Cabo Cruz.
  • farming: Set off a quiet lane in the farming hamlet of Trevear.

Preposition: in

  • township: Lady Hall, School Ellis, and Duddon Bridge are other small hamlets in the township.
  • parish: There are several hamlets in the parish, viz.

Preposition: of

cottage: A delightful rural hamlet of natural stone cottages, set deep in the wooded Camel valley.