Pronunciation: [hˈa͡ɪd] (IPA) 
The word "hied" is spelled with the letters H-I-E-D, and is pronounced /haɪd/. The "h" at the beginning is a voiceless glottal fricative, similar to the "h" sound in "house". The "i" is pronounced as a long "i" sound, like the "i" in "time". The "e" in "hied" is pronounced as a short "e" sound, like the "e" in "bed". Lastly, the "d" at the end is pronounced as a voiced alveolar plosive, similar to the "d" sound in "dog".
Hied is the past tense and past participle of the verb "hie." Hie is a somewhat archaic term that means to go quickly or hurriedly, typically towards a particular destination. It implies a sense of urgency or haste in one's movements. The term hied is most commonly encountered in literature, especially older texts or poetic works, and is less frequently used in modern conversation.
The action of hied involves moving swiftly in a purposeful manner, often with the intent to reach a specific location promptly. It conveys a sense of rapid movement or travel, suggesting that the person is in a hurry and does not want to waste time. The term can be used to describe both physical and metaphorical journeys. For instance, one could say that an individual hied to the market to purchase groceries, or that they hied to meet a deadline at work.
While hie in the present tense is rarely used in contemporary language, its past tense form hied is still occasionally employed in literature to add a touch of antiquity or to capture a specific context or tone. Familiarity with the verb hie and its past tense form hied can aid readers in understanding and appreciating older texts that use these terms to describe characters' actions or settings.
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The word "hied" is of Old English origin. It comes from the Middle English verb "hien" or "hīᴇn", which means "to hasten" or "to speed". This Middle English verb is derived from the Old English word "hīġan" or "hīġian", which carries the same meaning. The word can be traced back to the common Germanic root "*hīhaną". Overall, the etymology suggests that "hied" has retained its sense of quickness or swiftness throughout its historical usage.
