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Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch hune. Cognate with Middle Low German hǖne (> German Low German Hüne, Hüün (“giant”)), Middle High German hūne hiune (> German Hüne (“giant”)).
Pronunciation
Noun
huin m (plural huinen, diminutive huintje n)
- (obsolete) giant
Usage notes
- This word was often used interchangeably with Hun.
Derived terms