Hengist


Hen·gist

biographical name \ˈheŋ-gəst, -ˌgist\\ˈhr-sə\

Definition of HENGIST

5th cent. Jute invaders of Britain

Variants of HENGIST

Hen·gist or Hen·gest \ˈheŋ-gəst, -ˌgist\ & his bro. Hor·sa \ˈhr-sə\

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