Henry

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[ hen-ree ]

noun

1. a .44 caliber lever-action repeating rifle, marketed in the U.S. in the early 1860s, using metallic cartridges and a tubular magazine capable of holding 16 rounds.

Henry

²

[ hen-ree ]

noun

1. Joseph, 1797–1878, U.S. physicist.
2. O., pen name of William Sydney Porter.
3. Patrick, 1736–99, American patriot, orator, and statesman.
4. Cape, a cape in SE Virginia at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.
5. Fort. Fort Henry.
6. a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “home” and “kingdom.”

henry

³

[ hen-ree ]

noun

, Electricity.

, plural hen·ries, hen·rys.

1. the standard unit of inductance in the International System of Units (SI), formally defined to be the inductance of a closed circuit in which an electromotive force of one volt is produced when the electric current in the circuit varies uniformly at a rate of one ampere per second. : H

henry

¹

/ ˈhɛnrɪ /

noun

1. the derived SI unit of electric inductance; the inductance of a closed circuit in which an emf of 1 volt is produced when the current varies uniformly at the rate of 1 ampere per second H

Henry

²

/ ˈhɛnrɪ /

noun

1. HenryJoseph17971878MUSSCIENCE: physicist Joseph. 1797–1878, US physicist. He discovered the principle of electromagnetic induction independently of Faraday and constructed the first electromagnetic motor (1829). He also discovered self-induction and the oscillatory nature of electric discharges (1842)
2. HenryPatrick17361799MUSPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: orator Patrick. 1736–99, American statesman and orator, a leading opponent of British rule during the War of American Independence
3. Henry, Prince1984MBritishPOLITICS: royal family member Prince, known as Harry. born 1984, second son of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales

Henry

¹

1. American physicist who studied electromagnetic phenomena. He discovered electrical induction independently of Michael Faraday, and constructed a small electromagnetic motor in 1829. He also developed a system of weather forecasting based on meteorological observations. The henry unit of inductance is named for him.

henry

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/ hĕn′rē /

1. A SI derived unit of electrical inductance, especially of transformers and inductance coils. A current changing at the rate of one ampere per second in a circuit with an inductance of one henry induces an electromotive force of one volt.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Henry¹

After Benjamin Tyler Henry (1821–98), U.S. inventor who designed it

Origin of Henry²

First recorded in 1890–95; named after J. Henry

Word History and Origins

Origin of Henry¹

C19: named after Joseph Henry (1797–1878), US physicist

Example Sentences

Henry told the Blade he is “very happy, overwhelmed with joy” over the ruling, but conceded it is also bittersweet.

From Washington Blade

That helps explain why starters Cavalli and Henry, both drafted in June, will be in major league camp.

From Washington Post

Walker is the President of the Ford Foundation, the philanthropic foundation set up by Henry and Edsel Ford in 1936.

From Time

The key was to not give up the short plays and then rally to tackle Henry.

From FiveThirtyEight

Henry had the eighth 2,000-yard rushing season in NFL history, finishing the regular season with 2,027 yards.

From Washington Post

There are also essays on Jean Rys, Sylvia Plath, the Brontës, and Henry Roth.

From The Daily Beast

Police then lied to Henry by telling him that if he admitted his guilt, he could go home.

From The Daily Beast

Henry only signed the statement because he believed that he had to do that in order to go home.

From The Daily Beast

He once remarked to me that “Henry Fonda turns in the same performance year after year and the critics always call it wonderful.”

From The Daily Beast

Under Henry II, Marshal continued to ascend, as the king rewarded his service with land, a wife, and a title.

From The Daily Beast

Henry Rowley Bishop, a noted English music composer, died, aged 68.

From Project Gutenberg

Henry Hudson sailed from Gravesend on his first voyage for the discovery of a northwest passage to India.

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Since Henry Hawk could sit in a great elm far up the road and see himp.

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A white woman, Mrs. Henry Jacobi, who had been taken prisoner early in the month, crossed the plain holding a white flag.

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Joan Henry Ursinus died; a Lutheran divine, eminent for his learning in sacred and profane history.

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