henry

noun

hen·​ry ˈhen-rē 

plural henrys or henries

: the practical meter-kilogram-second unit of inductance equal to the self-inductance of a circuit or the mutual inductance of two circuits in which the variation of one ampere per second results in an induced electromotive force of one volt

Word History

Etymology

Joseph Henry

First Known Use

circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

henry

noun

hen·​ry ˈhen-rē 

plural henrys or henries

: the practical mks unit of inductance equal to the self-inductance of a circuit or the mutual inductance of two circuits in which the variation of one ampere per second results in an induced electromotive force of one volt

Biographical Definition

Henry 1 of 6

biographical name (1)

Hen·​ry ˈhen-rē 

name of 8 kings of England: I 1068–1135 (reigned 1100–35); II 1133–1189 (reigned 1154–89); III 1207–1272 (reigned 1216–72); IV 1366–1413 (reigned 1399–1413); V 1387–1422 (reigned 1413–22); VI 1421–1471 (reigned 1422–61 and 1470–71); VII 1457–1509 (reigned 1485–1509); VIII 1491–1547 (reigned 1509–47)

Henry

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biographical name (2)

name of 4 kings of France: I circa 1008–1060 (reigned 1031–60); II 1519–1559 (reigned 1547–59); III 1551–1589 (reigned 1574–89); IV (Henry III of Navarre) 1553–1610 (reigned 1589–1610)

Henry

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biographical name (3)

1394–1460 the Navigator Portuguese prince

Henry

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biographical name (4)

Joseph 1797–1878 American physicist

Henry

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biographical name (5)

O. see William Sydney porter

Henry

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biographical name (6)

Patrick 1736–1799 American statesman and orator