hindquarter
|hind/quarter|
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/ˈhaɪndˌkwɔːrtər/
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/ˈhaɪndˌkwɔːtə/
back part
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hindquarter' originates from Middle English, specifically the combination of 'hind' meaning 'back' and 'quarter' meaning 'part or section'.
Historical Evolution
'hindquarter' changed from the Middle English word 'hynde quarter' and eventually became the modern English word 'hindquarter'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the back part of a four-legged animal', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
either of the two back parts of an animal's body, including the leg and the hip.
The butcher prepared the hindquarter of the cow for sale.
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Last updated: 2025/01/14 02:07