Hine is also the brand name of a very fine cognac. I particulary like the X.O. version.

Hine (?), n. [See Hind a servant.]

A servant; a farm laborer; a peasant; a hind.

[Obs.]

Bailiff, herd, nor other hine.

Chaucer.

 

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