hent

verb

hented; henting; hents

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English hentan

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hent was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Hent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hent. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

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