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Where does “hirchoun” come from?

hirchoun (Middle English): Alternative form of yrchoun; hedgehog

Definitions

  1. Alternative form of yrchoun; hedgehog

Words derived from “hirchoun”

  • urchin
  • hurcheon
  • urchinlike
  • sea urchin
  • nano-urchin
  • hurcheon