(obsolete, or, dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) A hain or enclosure.
(obsolete, or, dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) A hain or enclosure.
Haining means: A hain or enclosure.. The word is mostly archaic or historical; you will only encounter it in old texts, period drama, or school history rather than current teen conversation. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
haining means: A hain or enclosure.. Register: archaic, historical. Almost never used today; you will find it only in older texts, dictionaries of dialect, or historical writing. Avoid in active vocabulary. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
Haining means: A hain or enclosure.. The word is mostly archaic or historical; you will only encounter it in old texts, period drama, or school history rather than current teen conversation. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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(transitive) To hedge or fence in; enclose; protect by hedging.
(intransitive) To be thrifty; be economical.
(transitive) To save; spare; refrain from using or spending.
A Scottish term for the game of road bowling or bullet, in which participants hurl a heavy ball along a road over a set distance. Road bowling is an ancient game still played in Ireland and parts of Scotland. The term is specific to Scottish regional usage.
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(Scotland) The game of road bowling.