heth

noun

ˈḵāt How to pronounce heth (audio)
ˈḵāth,
ˈḵet How to pronounce heth (audio)
ˈḵeth
: the 8th letter of the Hebrew alphabet see Alphabet Table

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew ḥēth

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of heth was in 1823

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Cite this Entry

“Heth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heth. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.

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