To hold back; keep from being perceived by others, as of emotions or expressions of emotions; SYN. hold back, hold in.

(Irregular preterit, past participle: hid, hidden).
1. To be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety: SYN. hide out.
2. To go into hiding or conceal oneself.
3. To prevent from being seen or discovered; SYN. conceal.
old unit of land area equal to 120 acres.