Old English

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Etymology

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From Proto-Germanic *hindrōną, *hinderōną, from *hinder (back). Cognate with Old High German hintarōn (German hindern), Old Norse hindra.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈxin.dri.ɑn/, [ˈhin.dri.ɑn]

Verb

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hindrian

  1. to hinder, obstruct, repress, impede

Conjugation

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: hindren