hoy
1
[ hoi ]
/ hɔɪ /
noun Nautical.
a heavy barge used in harbors.
a vessel of the 17th and 18th centuries, usually slooprigged, used for fishing and coastal trading.
Origin of hoy
1
First recorded in 1485–95,
hoy is from the Middle Dutch word
hoey
Definition for hoy (2 of 2)
hoy
2
[ hoi ]
/ hɔɪ /
interjection
(used as an exclamation to attract attention.)
noun
a shout or hail.
Origin of hoy
2
1350–1400; Middle English; variant of
hey
Example sentences from the Web for hoy
British Dictionary definitions for hoy (1 of 2)
hoy
1
/ (hɔɪ) /
noun nautical
a freight barge
a coastal fishing and trading vessel, usually sloop-rigged, used during the 17th and 18th centuries
Word Origin for hoy
C15: from Middle Dutch
hoei
British Dictionary definitions for hoy (2 of 2)
hoy
2
/ (hɔɪ) /
interjection
a cry used to attract attention or drive animals
Word Origin for hoy
C14: variant of
hey