interj. [ OE. a, interj. + hoy. ] (Naut.) A term used in hailing;
See Chay root. [ 1913 Webster ]
All the men, boys, and hobbledehoys attached to the farm. Dickens. . [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ D. heu, or Flem. hui. ] (Naut.) A small coaster vessel, usually sloop-rigged, used in conveying passengers and goods from place to place, or as a tender to larger vessels in port. [ 1913 Webster ]
The hoy went to London every week. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]
interj. [ D. hui. Cf. Ahoy. ] Ho! Halloe! Stop! [ 1913 Webster ]
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n. Any plant of the genus
n. Same as Hoiden. [ 1913 Webster ]
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A common hoyman to carry goods by water for hire. Hobart. [ 1913 Webster ]