Hunnish
of or relating to the Huns.
(sometimes lowercase) barbarous; destructive.
Origin of Hunnish
1Other words from Hunnish
- Hun·nish·ness, noun
Words Nearby Hunnish
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How to use Hunnish in a sentence
With Attila's death the might of the Hunnish Empire was broken.
Theodoric the Goth | Thomas HodgkinHunnish maids, those who weave tapestry, and in bright gold work, so that it may delight thee.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre SturlesonWhen in the hall of the Hunnish folk, with the king we beheld the fire of the serpent's bed.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre SturlesonThe whole Hunnish forest trembled where'er the warriors rode; over the shrubless, all-green plains they sped.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre SturlesonBring forth the arms of the Hunnish kings: thou hast us stimulated to a sword-mote.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
British Dictionary definitions for Hunnish
/ (ˈhʌnɪʃ) /
of, relating to, or characteristic of the Huns
barbarously destructive; vandalistic
Derived forms of Hunnish
- Hunnishly, adverb
- Hunnishness, noun
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