hin

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measure = 1.5 gallons

Etymology

From Middle English hin, from Latin hin, from Hebrew הִין, from Egyptian h:n-nw-w-W22 (hnw, “jar, unit of liquid volume”).

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