First Known Use: before 12th century
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1hind
noun \ˈhīnd\
plural hinds also hind
Definition of HIND
1
: the female of the red deer — compare hart
2
: any of various spotted groupers (especially genus Epinephelus)
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Origin of HIND
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German hinta hind, Greek kemas young deer
2hind
noun
Definition of HIND
1
: a British farm assistant
2
archaic : rustic
Origin of HIND
Middle English hine servant, farmhand, from Old English hīna, genitive of hīwan, plural, members of a household; akin to Old High German hīwo spouse, Latin civis fellow citizen
First Known Use: 1520
3hind
adjective
: at or near the back of something
Full Definition of HIND
: of or forming the part that follows or is behind : rear <the dog's hind legs>
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Origin of HIND
Middle English, probably back-formation from Old English hinder, adverb, behind; akin to Old High German hintar, preposition, behind
First Known Use: 14th century
HIND Defined for Kids
hind
adjective \ˈhīnd\
Definition of HIND for Kids
: being at the end or back : rear <hind legs>
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