As adjectives the difference between hean and hewn
is that hean is mean; abject; poor; humble; lowly while hewn is made or crafted by cutting, whittling down.
As verbs the difference between hean and hewn
is that hean is to treat with contumely; insult; humiliate; debase; lower while hewn is past participle of lang=en.
hean
English
Alternative forms
* (l)
Etymology 1
From (etyl) hene, from (etyl) .
Adjective
(
en adjective)
(obsolete) Mean; abject; poor; humble; lowly.
Derived terms
* (l)
Etymology 2
From (etyl) henen, from (etyl) .
Verb
(
en verb)
(obsolete) To treat with contumely; insult; humiliate; debase; lower.
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hewn
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Made or crafted by cutting, whittling down.
Of something that has been cut or mowed down.
Related terms
* rough-hewn
Verb
(head)
Synonyms
* hewed
Anagrams
* when