hin

[ hin ]

noun

1. an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measure equal to about one and one half gallons (5.7 liters).

hin

/ hɪn /

noun

1. a Hebrew unit of capacity equal to about 12 pints or 3.5 litres

Word History and Origins

Origin of hin¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin (Vulgate) < Greek (Septuagint) < Hebrew hīn < Egyptian hnw a liquid measure, literally, jar

Word History and Origins

Origin of hin¹

from Late Latin, from Greek, from Hebrew hīn, from Egyptian hnw

Example Sentences

Hi just hasked to learn your custom hin case hi did lose hany.

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And he shall offer the sacrifice of an ephi for every calf, and an ephi for every ram: and a hin of oil for every ephi.

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And the sacrifice of all ephi for a ram: but for the lambs what sacrifice his hand shall allow: and a hin of oil for every ephi.

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Hin an' out then yer may go as yer pleases; there'll be naught to interfere.

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"There's no character hin all the world as I hadmires like Cinderella," said Sue.

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