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hasting


Meanings
  • noun

    A historical term for a type of horse-drawn vehicle used for transportation in Hmong culture.

    - "The hasting carried the Hmong family through the mountains."
    - "The elder told stories of their journey in the hastings."

Synonyms

hurry , rush , scamper , scramble , scurry
Variants
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haste , hasted , hastes , hasting
Etymology
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From the Old Hmong word 'hast' meaning 'to carry' or 'to transport'.


Trivia
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  1. The hastings were often pulled by two to four horses, depending on the size of the family or the amount of cargo being transported.

  2. The Hmong people have a rich oral tradition, and many stories and legends have been passed down through generations while traveling in the hastings.


Related Concepts
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  1. horse-drawn vehicle: A type of vehicle that is pulled by horses.

  2. Hmong culture: The culture of the Hmong people, an ethnic group originating in China and living mainly in Southeast Asia.


Culture
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The hastings were an essential part of Hmong daily life and were used for transportation, trade, and war. They were often decorated with intricate designs and were considered status symbols.

How to Memorize "hasting"

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