1. A small collection of people.
2. A small flock of grouse or partridge.
ETYM Old Eng. hegge, AS. hecg; akin to haga an inclosure, Eng. haw, AS. hege hedge, Eng. haybote, Dutch hegge, Old High Germ. hegga, German hecke. Related to Haw a hedge.
1. A fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes; SYN. hedgerow.
2. An intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement; SYN. hedging.
3. Taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change and so limiting financial risk; SYN. hedging.