Hunnish

[ huhn-ish ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the Huns.
2. (sometimes lowercase) barbarous; destructive.

ˈHunnish

/ ˈhʌnɪʃ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of the Huns
2. barbarously destructive; vandalistic

Derived Forms

• ˈHunnishly, adverb
• ˈHunnishness, noun

Other Words From

• Hunnish·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hunnish¹

First recorded in 1810–20; Hun + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

With Attila's death the might of the Hunnish Empire was broken.

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Hunnish maids, those who weave tapestry, and in bright gold work, so that it may delight thee.

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When in the hall of the Hunnish folk, with the king we beheld the fire of the serpent's bed.

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The whole Hunnish forest trembled where'er the warriors rode; over the shrubless, all-green plains they sped.

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Bring forth the arms of the Hunnish kings: thou hast us stimulated to a sword-mote.

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