hind

³hind

adj

Definition of HIND

: of or forming the part that follows or is behind : rear <the dog's hind legs>

Examples of HIND

1. <the frog's long hind legs>
2. <the hawk's reddish hind feathers>

Origin of HIND

Middle English, probably back-formation from Old English hinder, adverb, behind; akin to Old High German hintar, preposition, behind

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to HIND

Synonyms: aft, after, back, hinder, hindmost, posterior, rear, rearward

Antonyms: anterior, fore, forward, front, frontal

Related Words: dorsal

Near Antonyms: ventral

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