hyen

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English

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Etymology

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From French hyène.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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hyen (plural hyens)

  1. (obsolete) A hyena.

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Middle English

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Etymology 1

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From Old English hīgian, from Proto-Germanic *hīgōną.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhiːən/, /ˈhɛi̯ən/

Verb

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hyen (third-person singular simple present hyeth, present participle hyende, hyynge, first-/third-person singular past indicative and past participle hyed)

  1. to hie (travel at great speed or with great haste)
  2. to do with haste or speedily; to do when needed
  3. to do with care or fervour; to make a earnest attempt
  4. to make fast; to hurry or expedite someone (including oneself)
  5. (figurative) to disappear; to pass away
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Descendants
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  • English: hie
  • Scots: hie

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Etymology 2

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Noun

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hyen (plural hyenen)

  1. Alternative form of hyne (household)

Etymology 3

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Adverb

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hyen

  1. Alternative form of henne (hence)

Etymology 4

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Verb

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hyen (third-person singular simple present hyeth, present participle hyende, hyynge, first-/third-person singular past indicative and past participle hyed)

  1. Alternative form of heien (to lift up)