Henry Definition

hĕnrē

henries, henrys

noun

henries

The basic unit of electric inductance in the SI and MKS systems, equal to the inductance of a circuit in which the variation of current at the rate of one ampere per second induces an electromotive force of one volt: abbrev. H.

Webster's New World

A masculine name: dim. Hal, Hank, Henny; var. Harry; equiv. L. Henricus, Du. Hendrik, Fr. Henri, Ger. Heinrich, It. Enrico, Sp. Enrique; fem. Henrietta.

Webster's New World

(UK, slang) A turd.

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(UK, slang) A quantity of marijuana weighing one-eighth of an ounce.

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Synonyms:

Synonyms:
patrick henry
William Henry
joseph henry
h

pronoun

A male given name, popular in England since Middle Ages; the name of eight kings.

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A patronymic surname.

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Other Word Forms of Henry

Noun

Singular:

henry

Plural:

henries, henrys

Origin of Henry

Old French (Anglo-Norman) Henri, from Germanic heim (“home”) + rîhhi (“ruler”).

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Named after the American scientist Joseph Henry.

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After Joseph Henry

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From Henry the Eighth

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From Henry the Third

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