See also: hy

Old Norse

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *hiwją. Related to Old English hiw, Gothic 𐌷𐌹𐍅𐌹 (hiwi).

Noun

 n (genitive hýs)

  1. plant down
  2. hair
  3. feathers

Synonyms

Derived terms

  • hýnefr
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