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Hume

 
WordNet: Hume
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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: Scottish philosopher whose sceptical philosophy restricted human knowledge to that which can be perceived by the senses (1711-1776)
  Synonym: David Hume


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Hume (Home is an older variant spelling of Hume, still used for the senior branches of the family) is a surname that originated in the South East of Scotland, of which the senior representatives are the Earls of Home. The name can refer to several people and places:

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Surname

In fiction

  • Hume (see Ivalice), the name of the Human race in the computer role playing game series Final Fantasy
  • Desmond Hume, a fictional character on the television series Lost
  • Nick Hume, the protagonist of Death Sentence (film)

Given name

Places

Scotland
  • Hume Castle, the historic 13th century eponymous fortress of the Home/Hume family in Berwickshire, Scotland
Australia
United States

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