Hind: meaning, definitions and examples

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hind

[ haɪnd ]

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animal

A female red deer, especially when over five years old.

Synonyms

doe, female deer, red deer

Examples of usage

The hinds in the forest were cautiously grazing.
During the mating season, the stags chase the hinds.

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historical

A skilled farm worker, especially a female.

Synonyms

agricultural worker, farm worker, laborer

Examples of usage

The hinds were essential to the success of the harvest.
The hinds worked tirelessly in the fields.

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Scottish

A female servant or maidservant.

Synonyms

domestic worker, maid, servant

Examples of usage

The hinds of the castle were respected for their hard work.
The hinds prepared the meals for the household.

Translations

Translations of the word "hind" in other languages:

🇵🇹 зад

🇮🇳 पीछे

🇩🇪 Hintern

🇮🇩 belakang

🇺🇦 зад

🇵🇱 tył

🇯🇵 後ろ (うしろ)

🇫🇷 derrière

🇪🇸 detrás

🇹🇷 arka

🇰🇷 뒤

🇸🇦 خلف

🇨🇿 zadek

🇸🇰 zadok

🇨🇳 后面 (hòumiàn)

🇸🇮 zadaj

🇮🇸 aftur

🇰🇿 артқа

🇬🇪 უკანა

🇦🇿 arxa

🇲🇽 detrás

Word origin

The word 'hind' has a long history, with its origins tracing back to Old English 'hindan' meaning 'from behind'. In the context of animals, 'hind' refers specifically to a female red deer, while historically it was also used to describe skilled farm workers, especially females. In Scottish terminology, 'hind' denoted a female servant or maidservant. The word has evolved over time to encompass various meanings depending on the context in which it is used.