# hilt vs hind

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### hilt
*noun · IPA /hɪlt/ · frequency rank #32,844*
The handle of a sword, consisting of grip, guard, and pommel, designed to facilitate use of the blade and afford protection to the hand.

### hind
*adjective · IPA /haɪnd/ · frequency rank #14,959*
Located at the rear (most often said of animals' body parts).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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