English Explanatory Dictionary

hend

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To take hold of; to grasp, hold.
adj
  1. Pleasant in manner, courteous, gentle, kind.

Pronunciation

/hɛnd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hend.wav

Word forms

hend hends hending hended

Etymology

From Middle English henden, from Old English *hendan, ġehendan (“take hold of”), from Proto-Germanic *handijaną (“to grasp; grab by hand”). Cognate with Old Frisian henda (“to take hold of; seize”), Icelandic henda (“to take hold of by hand; seize; fling”).

Derived words

overhend
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