Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Hind \Hind\, a. [Compar. {Hinder}; superl. {Hindmost}, or
   {Hindermost}.] [OE. hind, adv., back, AS. hindan behind. See
   {Hinder}, a.]
   In the rear; -- opposed to front; of or pertaining to the
   part or end which follows or is behind, in opposition to the
   part which leads or is before; as, the hind legs or hind feet
   of a quadruped; the hind man in a procession.

Hinder \Hin"der\, v. i.
   To interpose obstacles or impediments; to be a hindrance.

         This objection hinders not but that the heroic action
         of some commander . . . may be written.  --Dryden.

Hinder \Hind"er\, a. [OE. hindere, AS. hinder, adv., behind;
   akin to OHG. hintar, prep., behind, G. hinter, Goth. hindar;
   orig. a comparative, and akin to AS. hine hence. See {Hence},
   {He}, and cf. {Hind}, a., {Hindmost}.]
   Of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear, or
   which follows; as, the hinder part of a wagon; the hinder
   parts of a horse.

         He was in the hinder part of the ship.   --Mark iv. 38.

Hinder \Hin"der\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Hindered}; p. pr. & vb.
   n. {Hindering}.] [OE. hindren, hinderen, AS. hindrian, fr.
   hinder behind; akin to D. hinderen, G. hindern, OHG.
   hintar?n, Icel. & Sw. hindra, Dan. hindre. See {Hinder}, a.]
   1. To keep back or behind; to prevent from starting or moving
      forward; to check; to retard; to obstruct; to bring to a
      full stop; -- often followed by from; as, an accident
      hindered the coach; drought hinders the growth of plants;
      to hinder me from going.

            Them that were entering in ye hindered. --Luke xi.
                                                  52.

            I hinder you too long.                --Shak.

   2. To prevent or embarrass; to debar; to shut out.

            What hinders younger brothers, being fathers of
            families, from having the same right? --Locke.

   Syn: To check; retard; impede; delay; block; clog; prevent;
        stop; interrupt; counteract; thwart; oppose; obstruct;
        debar; embarrass.

Source : WordNet®

hinder
     See {hind}

hind
     adj : located at or near the back of an animal; "back (or hind)
           legs"; "the hinder part of a carcass" [syn: {back(a)},
           {hind(a)}, {hinder(a)}]
     [also: {hinder}]

hinder
     v 1: be a hindrance or obstacle to; "She is impeding the progress
          of our project" [syn: {impede}]
     2: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His
        brother blocked him at every turn" [syn: {obstruct}, {blockade},
         {block}, {stymie}, {stymy}, {embarrass}]
     3: put at a disadvantage; "The brace I have to wear is
        hindering my movements" [syn: {handicap}, {hamper}]

hinder
     adj : located at or near the back of an animal; "back (or hind)
           legs"; "the hinder part of a carcass" [syn: {back(a)},
           {hind(a)}, {hinder(a)}]

hind
     n 1: any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
     2: female red deer
     [also: {hinder}]