hent
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
noun
verb
Etymology
Origin of hent
before 1000; Middle English henten, Old English hentan
Example Sentences
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If hent be restored, it may be explained by handle.
From Notes to Shakespeare, Volume III: The Tragedies by Sherbo, Arthur
The a at the end of lines is merely an addition in singing; the word hent means take.
From It Can Be Done Poems of Inspiration by Morris, Joseph
Twice have the trumpets sounded; The generous and gravest citizens Have hent the gates, and very near upon 15 The Duke is entering: therefore, hence, away!
From Measure for Measure The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.] by Glover, John, librarian of Trinity College, Cambridge
"Jog on, jog on the footpath way, And merrily hent the stile-a: A merry heart goes all the day, Your sad one tires in a mile-a."
From Oldport Days by Higginson, Thomas Wentworth
Jog on, jog on the footpath way, And merrily hent the stile-a!
From The Highwayman by Bailey, H. C. (Henry Christopher)
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