hengst

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Etymology

From Middle Dutch henxt, from Old Dutch *hengist, from Proto-Germanic *hangistaz.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɦɛŋst/
  • hengst:(file)
  • Hyphenation: hengst
  • Rhymes: -ɛŋst

Noun

hengst m (plural hengsten, diminutive hengstje n)

  1. stallion (male horse, especially uncastrated)
    Deze hengst heeft een uitstekende stamboom.
    This stallion has an excellent pedigree.
  2. (metonymically) A very hard hit, like given by a angrily kicking stallion.
    Hij gaf zijn aanvaller een geweldige hengst.
    He gave his attacker an enormous wallop.

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Descendants

  • Afrikaans: hings

See also