: an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measure equal to about 1.5 U.S. gallons (5.7 liters)
Word History
Etymology
Hebrew hīn, from Egyptian hnw
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of hin was
in the 14th century
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“Hin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hin. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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