First Known Use: 1655
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1hut
noun \ˈhət\
: a small and simple house or building
Full Definition of HUT
1
: an often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
2
: a simple shelter from the elements
— hut verb
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Origin of HUT
French hutte, from Old French hute, from Old High German hutta hut; probably akin to Old English hȳd skin, hide
2hut
interjection \ˈhət, ˈhəp\
Definition of HUT
—used to mark a marching cadence
Origin of HUT
probably alteration of 1hep
First Known Use: 1948
HUT[1] Defined for Kids
hut
noun \ˈhət\
Definition of HUT for Kids
: a small roughly made and often temporary dwelling
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