Hinder (?), 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.
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He was in the hinder part of the ship. Mark iv. 38.
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Hinder, v. i. To interpose obstacles or impediments; to be a hindrance.
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This objection hinders not but that the heroic action of some commander . . . may be written. Dryden.
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