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hoy - What does it mean?

Definition of 'hoy'

English

Etymology 1

or (etyl) (m).

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A small coaster vessel, usually sloop-rigged, used in conveying passengers and goods, or as a tender to larger vessels in port.
  • * , II.x:
  • He sent to Germanie, straunge aid to reare, / From whence eftsoones arriued here three hoyes / Of Saxons, whom he for his safetie imployes.
  • * Cowper
  • The hoy went to London every week.

    Etymology 2

    , compare (ahoy).

    Interjection

    (en-interj)
  • ho!, hallo!, stop!
  • Etymology 3

    Verb

  • (label) to throw
  • References

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    Similar to 'hoy'

    hay, hey