hinny

  • 11hinny — /hin ee/, n., pl. hinnies. the offspring of a male horse and a female donkey. Cf. mule1 (defs. 1, 2). [1680 90; obs. hinne ( < L hinnus; akin to Gk gínnos mule) + Y2] * * * …

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  • 12hinny — 1. noun /ˈhɪ.ni/ a) The hybrid offspring of a stallion (male horse) and a she ass (female donkey). b) A term of endearment usually for wom …

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  • 13hinny — I A Geordie Dictionary Honey a term of endearment. II North Country (Newcastle) Words a favourite term of endearment, expressing of great regard. A mispronounciation of honey used with much effect by the Irish …

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  • 14hinny — offspring of a jennet or female donkey sired by a stallion or male horse …

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  • 15hinny — The offspring of a stallion (male horse) and a jenny (female ass) …

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  • 16hinny — hin·ny || hɪnɪ v. neigh like a horse (Archaic) n. crossbreed between a male horse and a female donkey (as opposed to a mule which is a crossbreed between a female horse and a male donkey) …

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  • 17hinny — hinny1 noun (plural hinnies) the offspring of a female donkey and a male horse. Compare with mule1. Origin C17: via L. from Gk hinnos. hinny2 (also hinnie) noun (plural hinnies) Scottish & N. English used as a term of endearment …

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  • 18hinny — I. n. Mule. II. v. n. Neigh, whinny …

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  • 19hinny — Noun. An affectionate form of address. Geordie pronunciation of honey. Newcastle use …

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  • 20hinny — hin·ny …

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