Hart

/hɑːrt/

Meaning & Definition

noun
An adult male deer, especially a red deer over five years old.
The hunter spotted a magnificent hart standing majestically in the clearing.
A term used in heraldry to signify a male deer.
The family crest featured a hart, symbolizing nobility and strength.
In poetry and literature, a hart can symbolize grace and beauty.
The poem described a hart galloping through the enchanted forest, embodying the spirit of nature.

Etymology

Middle English 'hart', from Old English 'heorot', meaning deer.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hart of the forest
A term used to describe a significant or central figure in natural settings.

Related Words

doe
An adult female deer.
fawn
A young deer, especially one that is less than a year old.
stag
An adult male deer, usually used interchangeably with hart.

Slang Meanings