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English word origin

Etymology of hea

Variation of here.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
adv

Here.

adj

Alternative spelling of hea'.

noun

Alternative spelling of hea'.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Variation of here.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
adj

slack; without or with little care or effort · undemanding; with little workload

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Cantonese hea (he³).

Relationships mentioned by the source

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  • Borrowed-form mentionheayue
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