huin

Dutch

Alternative forms

• huyn (obsolete)

Etymology

From Middle Dutch hune. Cognate with Middle Low German hǖne (> German Low German Hüne, Hüün (“giant”)), Middle High German hūne hiune (> German Hüne (“giant”)).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɦœy̯n/
• Hyphenation: huin
• Rhymes: -œy̯n

Noun

huin m (plural huinen, diminutive huintje n)

1. (obsolete) giant

Usage notes

• This word was often used interchangeably with Hun.

Derived terms

• hunebed

Related terms

• Hun