Definition of shin
: the front part of the vertebrate leg below the knee
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Origin and Etymology of shin
Middle English shine, from Old English scinu; akin to Old High German scina shin, Old English scīa shin, leg
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First Known Use: before 12th century
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1829
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: the 22nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet — see Alphabet Table
Origin and Etymology of shin
Hebrew shīn
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: a major Japanese Buddhist sect that emphasizes salvation by faith in exclusive worship of Amida Buddha
Origin and Etymology of shin
Japanese, literally, truth
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Zen, antinomian, avatar, gnosticism, illuminati, ineffable, karma, koan, mantra
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