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Latin
Etymology
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Pronunciation
Noun
hedus m (genitive hedī); second declension
- alternative form of haedus
Usage notes
Varro claims this form was more popular in rural areas while haedus was more common in the city.
Declension
Second-declension noun.
References
Middle English
Adjective
hedus
- alternative form of hidous (“terrifying”)