hethen

Middle English

Etymology 1

    From Old English hǣþen, from Proto-Germanic *haiþīnaz; possibly equivalent to heth +‎ -en (pertaining to).

    Alternative forms

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ˈhɛːðən/

    Adjective

    hethen

    1. heathen, pagan; of those who are not Christian
    Usage notes
    • Jews are sometimes considered to be hethen, but sometimes are not considered to be such.
    Descendants
    • English: heathen
    • Scots: haithen
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    Noun

    hethen

    1. heathen, pagan; those who are not Christian
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    Etymology 2

      Borrowed from Old Norse héðan.

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      Pronunciation

      • IPA(key): /ˈheːðən/, /ˈhɛːðən/

      Adverb

      hethen

      1. away, outwards, not here (referring to movement)
      2. away, far off, not around (referring to location)
      3. Outside or away from this world or realm.
      4. Starting or beginning from this time; from now.
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