hie
to hasten; speed; go in haste.
to hasten (oneself): Hie yourself down to this once-in-a-lifetime sale!
Origin of hie
1Words that may be confused with hie
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How to use hie in a sentence
The demon hies to the forest, arriving while Krishna and the children are still at blind man's buff.
The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry | W. G. ArcherFrom languor's sullen bands His limbs are loos'd, and eager, on he hies Dazzled to trace it in the sunny skies.
Endymion | John KeatsAnd now, satisfied that no blood is to be spilt, the Muse hies gladly to a very different scene.
The Astonishing History of Troy Town | Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-CouchHe will never set more to the brave; Let us pour to the hero the dirge of death, For to-morrow he hies to the grave.
The Poetical Works of Henry Kirke White | Henry Kirke WhiteBut the schoolboy has his lessons to do, and he hies himself to his final task.
Modernities | Horace Barnett Samuel
British Dictionary definitions for hie (1 of 2)
/ (haɪ) /
archaic, or poetic to hurry; hasten; speed
Origin of hie
1British Dictionary definitions for HIE (2 of 2)
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