Hie

Pronunciation

• IPA: /haɪ/
• Rhymes: -aɪ
• Homophones: hi, high

Origin

From Old English hīġian. Cognate with Dutch hijgen ("to pant"), German heichen ("to choke, gasp for breath"), Danish hige ("to aspire, long").

Full definition of hie

Verb

1. (intransitive) To hasten; to go quickly, to hurry.
• DrydenThe youth, returning to his mistress, hies.
2. (reflexive) To hurry (oneself).
• ShakespeareMy husband hies him home.

Noun

1. Haste; diligence.