Hemorrhoids, n. pl. (Med.) Piles.
Hen, n.
- 1. Female bird.
- 2. Female of the domestic fowl.
Henbane, n. Hyoscyamus, stinking nightshade.
Hence, ad.
- 1. From this place, from here.
- 2. From this time, henceforth, henceforward, from this time forth or forward.
- 3. Therefore, from this cause, for that reason, as a consequence.
- 4. From this source.
Henceforth, ad. Henceforward, from this time forward, hence.
Henceforward, ad. See henceforth.
Henchman, n. Retainer, follower, supporter, servant, attendant.
Hen-hearted, a. Timid, cowardly, timorous, heartless, fearful, dastardly, recreant.
Hen-huzzy, n. Cotquean, meddler in women’s work.
Hepatize, v. a. Convert into liver-like substance, gorge with effused matter, solidify.
Hep-tree, n. [Written also Hip-tree.] Dog-rose, wild-brier, hep-brier, hep-bramble (Rosa canina).
Herald, a.
- 1. Proclaimer, publisher, crier.
- 2. Forerunner, precursor, harbinger.
Herald, v. a. Proclaim, announce, publish.
Heraldry, n. Blazonry, emblazonry, the heraldic art, the herald’s art.
Herbaceous, a. See herbal.
Herbage, n. Herbs, grass, pasture, vegetation of the fields, herbal vegetation.
Herbal, a. Pertaining or relating to herbs, herbaceous.