Meaning of hut in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /hət/

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  1. Noun

    hut

    Etymology

    mid 16th century (in the sense ‘temporary wooden shelter for troops’): from French hutte, from Middle High German hütte

    Definitions

    1. temporary military shelter
  2. 2. small crude shelter used as a dwelling

    Derived terms

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