Hirs

Pronunciation: /hɜrz/

Definitions of hirs

noun a person's or animal's hair, fur, or wool

Example Sentences

A1 I have a lot of hirs on my head.

A2 The hirs on the cat's fur are soft and fluffy.

B1 The hirs of the animal provide insulation during the winter months.

B2 The hirs of the plant are used in traditional medicine for their healing properties.

C1 The hirs of the woolly mammoth were preserved in the permafrost for thousands of years.

C2 The intricate patterns of the hirs in the tapestry were a testament to the weaver's skill.

Examples of hirs in a Sentence

formal The scientist studied the hirsute caterpillar under the microscope.

informal I can't believe how hirsute that dog is!

slang Check out that hirsute dude with the long beard.

figurative His hirsute personality was reflected in his unkempt appearance.

Grammatical Forms of hirs

• past tense: hirsed
• plural: hirses
• comparative: hirser
• superlative: hirsest
• present tense: hirs
• future tense: will hirs
• perfect tense: have hirsed
• continuous tense: is hirsing
• singular: hirs
• positive degree: hir
• infinitive: to hirs
• gerund: hirsing
• participle: hirsed

Origin and Evolution of hirs

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'hirs' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'heres', which was derived from the Old English word 'haers'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hirs' evolved to be used in Middle English and eventually became 'hirsute' in modern English, referring to someone who is hairy or has a lot of hair.