HINDER


Meaning of HINDER in English

~ 1 [ 'hɪndə ]

■ verb make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen.

Origin

OE hindrian 'to damage', of Gmc origin; related to behind .

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~ 2 [ 'hʌɪndə ]

■ adjective (especially of a bodily part) hind.

Origin

ME: perh. from OE ~weard 'backward', related to behind .

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