What does hend mean?
Hend means (obsolete) To take hold of; to grasp, hold..
Hend
/hɛnd/ · verb
Meaning
(obsolete) To take hold of; to grasp, hold..
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete) To take hold of; to grasp, hold.
- (obsolete, poetic) Pleasant in manner, courteous, gentle, kind.
Example Sentences
She flew at him like to an hellish feend, And on his shield tooke hold with all her might, As if that it she would in peeces rend, Or reave out of the hand that did it hend
Presently the cloud opened and behold, within it was that Jinni hending in hand a drawn sword, while his eyes were shooting fire sparks of rage.
Synonyms for hend
Antonyms for hend
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Word Forms
- hends
- hending
- hended
Usage Notes
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How do you use hend in a sentence?
She flew at him like to an hellish feend, And on his shield tooke hold with all her might, As if that it she would in peeces rend, Or reave out of the hand that did it hend
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