henry

Etymology 1

Named after the American scientist Joseph Henry.

noun

  1. In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical inductance; the inductance induced in a circuit by a rate of change of current of one ampere per second and a resulting electromotive force of one volt. Symbol: H

Etymology 2

Rhyming slang, from Henry the Third

noun

  1. (Britain, slang) A turd.

Etymology 3

From Henry the Eighth.

noun

  1. (Britain, slang) A quantity of marijuana weighing one-eighth of an ounce.

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