Hend
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /hɛnd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Hend is a verb meaning (obsolete) To take hold of; to grasp, hold.
Meaning
(obsolete) To take hold of; to grasp, hold.
More Meanings
- (obsolete, poetic) Pleasant in manner, courteous, gentle, kind.
Example Sentences
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.
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
Word Forms
- hends
- hending
- hended
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hind, hould, handhold, hild, halse, huckle.
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