I. ˈhīnd noun
( plural hinds also hind )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German hinta hind, Greek kemas young deer
Date: before 12th century
1. : the female of the red deer — compare hart
2. : any of various spotted groupers (especially genus Epinephelus )
II. noun
Etymology: Middle English hine servant, farmhand, from Old English hīna, genitive of hīwan, plural, members of a household; akin to Old High German hīwo spouse, Latin civis fellow citizen
Date: 1520
1. : a British farm assistant
2. archaic : rustic
III. adjective
Etymology: Middle English, probably back-formation from Old English hinder, adverb, behind; akin to Old High German hintar, preposition, behind
Date: 14th century
: of or forming the part that follows or is behind : rear
the dog's hind legs