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Hyne

Noun

Sense: Popular

1. A mythical creature resembling a small, mischievous forest sprite known for playing pranks on unsuspecting hikers.

Sample Sentence: The hikers claimed they encountered a hyne during their trek, which startled them with its mischief.

Sense: Local

1. A colloquial term used in the coastal region of Maine to refer to a large, sturdy fishing boat.

Sample Sentence: The fishermen set sail in their hyne early in the morning to catch the abundant lobster.

Verb

Sense: Popular

1. To taunt or tease someone playfully.

Sample Sentence: The siblings would often hyne each other by hiding toys and giggling mischievously.

Sense: Local

1. To repair or reinforce a fishing net by tightening or adding new ropes.

Sample Sentence: The experienced fisherman would hyne the nets every morning to ensure a successful catch.

Adjective

Sense: Popular

1. Describing something or someone that is mischievous or playful.

Sample Sentence: The child had a hyne smile as she pranked her friends with a whoopee cushion.

Sense: Local

1. Pertaining to something or someone native to the coastal region of Maine.

Sample Sentence: The hyne dialect included unique words and phrases specific to the local community.