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1. hedge

noun. ['ˈhɛdʒ'] a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes.

Etymology

  • hegge (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

Rhymes with Hedge

  • eldredge
  • alldredge
  • sledge
  • pledge
  • fledge
  • dredge
  • allege
  • wedge
  • sege
  • sedge
  • rehg
  • ledge

3. hedge

verb. ['ˈhɛdʒ'] avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues).

Etymology

  • hegge (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. hedge

verb. ['ˈhɛdʒ'] minimize loss or risk.

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Etymology

  • hegge (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. hedge

noun. ['ˈhɛdʒ'] an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement.

Etymology

  • hegge (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. hedge

verb. ['ˈhɛdʒ'] enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges.

Etymology

  • hegge (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. hedge

verb. ['ˈhɛdʒ'] hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge.

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Etymology

  • hegge (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))