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Hinny vs Henny - What's the difference?

hinny | henny |

As a noun hinny

is the hybrid offspring of a stallion (male horse) and a she-ass (female donkey) or hinny can be (geordie) a term of endearment usually for women.

As a verb hinny

is to whinny.

As a proper noun henny is

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hinny

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) hinnus – possibly cognate with .

Noun

(hinnies)
  • The hybrid offspring of a stallion (male horse) and a she-ass (female donkey).
    • See also
    * mule

    Etymology 2

    Alteration of whinny, which is onomatopoeic.

    Verb

  • To whinny

    • Etymology 3

    From standard English honey.

    Noun

    (hinnies)
  • (Geordie) A term of endearment usually for women.

    • References

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    henny

    English

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • .
  • * 1782 :
    • Cecilia, who only through compassion to the blushing Henrietta forbore repressing this forwardness more seriously, merely answered Mrs Belfield by wishing her good morning: but, while she was taking a kinder leave of her timid daughter, the mother added "As to the present, ma'am, you was so kind to make us, Henny can witness for me every penny of it shall go to my son."
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