Defn: Formerly, a mercenary foot soldier in Hungary, now, a halberdier of a Hungarian noble, or an attendant in German or Hungarian courts. [Written also hayduck, heiduc, heiduck, and heyduk.]
HAIK
Haik, n. Etym: [Ar. haik, fr. haka to weave.]
Defn: A large piece of woolen or cotton cloth worn by Arabs as an outer garment. [Written also hyke.] Heyse.
HAIKAL
Hai"kal, n.
Defn: The central chapel of the three forming the sanctuary of a Coptic church. It contains the high altar, and is usually closed by an embroidered curtain.
HAIKWAN
Hai"kwan", n. [Chin. 'hai-kuan.]
Defn: Chinese maritime customs.
HAIKWAN TAEL
Haikwan tael.
Defn: A Chinese weight ( 1/10 catty) equivalent to 1 1/3 oz. or 37.801 g.
HAIL Hail, n. Etym: [OE. hail, ha, AS. hægel; akin to D., G., Dan., & Sw. hagel; Icel. hagl; cf. Gr.