verb
hie
HIGH/haɪ/
To go quickly.
The commuter hies toward the train's open door with his bag trailing behind.
Etymology
Old English higian originally meant to be intent on something, then to strive or hasten. The shift connects purposeful effort with acting or moving quickly.
In context
we hie us to-morrow to Winchelsea
More examples
- Hie home before the storm arrives.
- The children hied down the path to the pond.
- She hies to the station to catch the early train.
Forms
hie · hies · hied · hieing · hying