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hent

verb \ˈhent\

Definition of HENT

transitive verb
archaic
:  seize
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Origin of HENT

Middle English, from Old English hentan
First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with HENT

bent, Brent, cent, dent, gent, Ghent, Lent, pent, rent, scent, sent, spent, sprent, stent, tent, Trent, vent

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