What is the definition of the word "hamebells" from the book "The Red Pony" by Steinbeck. I have searched all dictionary sources I could and can't seem to find out anythin on it. Is it, perhaps, a slang word for something else?

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What is the definition of the word "hamebells" from the book "The Red Pony" by Steinbeck.  I have searched all dictionary sources I could and can't seem to find out anythin on it.  Is it, perhaps, a slang word for something else?

Ms. Sue · Answer

A hame is a part of a harness for a draft hourse. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hame Hamebells are bells that are attached to this harness.

Ms. Sue · Answer

*horse

Kellie · Answer

These are bells that are attached to the projections of the collar of a draft horse