huin

Dutch

Alternative forms
  • huyn (obsolete)

Etymology

From Middle Dutch hune. Cognate with Middle Low German hǖne (> German Low German Hüne, Hüün (“giant”)), Middle High German hūne hiune (> German Hüne (“giant”)).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɦœy̯n/
  • Hyphenation: huin
  • Rhymes: -œy̯n

Noun

huin m (plural huinen, diminutive huintje n)

  1. (obsolete) giant

Usage notes
  • This word was often used interchangeably with Hun.

Derived terms
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