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English word origin

Etymology of hin

From Middle English hin, from Latin hin, from Hebrew הִין, from Egyptian h:n-nw-w-W22 (hnw, “jar, unit of liquid volume”).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

A former Hebrew liquid measure of volume (about 3.8 L). · An Ancient Egyptian liquid measure of volume (about 0.48 L).

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

From Middle English hin, from Latin hin, from Hebrew הִין, from Egyptian h:n-nw-w-W22 (hnw, “jar, unit of liquid volume”).

Relationships mentioned by the source

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  • Inherited-form mentionhinenm
  • Derivation mentionhinla
  • Derivation mentionהִיןhe
  • Derivation mentionhnwegy
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Machine-source provenance
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Import run
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Permanent entry ID
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