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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hoy, v. [f. Hoy interj.] a. tr. To drive or impel with the shouting of ‘hoy’. Also with away. b. intr. To shout ‘hoy’. —a. c1536 Lynd. Compl. Bagsche 144.
I gat none vther recompence, Bot hoyit and houndit of the toun a1570-86 Maitl. F. xxxiv. 63.
Lordis and lairdis gar hound ȝour doggis And hoy tha queinis away a1605 Montg. Dev. P. vi. 70.
The hevy saulis are had to heavin; The light, alace, ar hoyde to hell 1601 Reg. Privy C. VI. 254.
Schoutting and hoying him with loud cryis … as gif he had been a theifb. 1591-2 Rob Stene ii.
Thay hoy to hunt ws quhan thay spy ws
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