Hind
Definitions
Equivalents
Examples
“Nature binds all creatures to love⟳ their young ones; an hen to preserve⟳ her brood will run⟳ upon a lion, an hind will fight⟳ with a bull, a sow⟳ with a bear⟳, a silly sheep with a fox.”
“The ſpring diſplaying her elegant taſte, the proud walk⟳ of the gold-feathered pheaſant, the light⟳ tread of the ſmall-hoofed hind, and the dancing of the ſtar-trained peacock, infuſed joy into the ſoul of the ſpectator of the aſtoniſhing works of the Creator.”
“Attilius Regulus […] writ vnto the common-wealth, that a hynde, or plough-boy whom he had left alone to over-ſee and husband his land⟳ (which in all was but ſeaven acres of ground) was run⟳ away from his charge[…].”
“The farmers ſervants who have⟳ families, and engage⟳ by the year, are called hinds, and receive⟳ 10 bolls oats, 2 bolls barley, and 1 boll peas, which two laſt articles are called hummel corn, […]”
“The peaceful tenour of Nina's life was interrupted one morning by the mysterious looks and whisperings of her maids and hinds.”
“that my brother can sit⟳ at leisure in a seat and learn⟳ something and I must work⟳ like⟳ a hind, who am your son as well as he!”
“Jai Hind!”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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