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hin
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hin  (hn)
n.
A unit of liquid measure used by the ancient Hebrews, equal to about five liters.

[Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Greek, from Hebrew hîn, of Egyptian origin.]

hin [hɪn]
n
(Mathematics & Measurements / Units) a Hebrew unit of capacity equal to about 12 pints or 3.5 litres
[from Late Latin, from Greek, from Hebrew hīn, from Egyptian hnw]
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Noun1.hin - ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measure = 1.5 gallons


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