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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hoyes, v. and n. Also: hoyȝes, hoes. [ME. oȝes, oyas (14–15 c.), OF. oiez. oyez.] The call for attention uttered by a public officer or crier. a. As an imperative verb. b. As a noun. (Also erroneously for outas, an outcry). —a. 1540 Lynd. Sat. 1901*.
Heir sall the messinger … cry a Hoyȝes, a Hoyȝes. a Hoyȝes 1692 Presb. Eloq. (ed. 2) 91.
What if the Devil should come with a drum at his side, saying, Hoyes, hoyes, hoyes, who will go to Hell with me?b. 1597 Skene Verb. Sign. s.v. Huesium.
Ane hoyes, or crie used in proclamationes, quhairby ane officiar of armes, or messenger, dois conveen the people, & forwarnes them to hear him Id. Reg. Maj. i. 4.
Quhen ane man is slane, … or is found dead in any Place, the finder sall raise the hoyes 1609 Inverness Rec. II. 69.
And thair efter thrie hoes I proclamit this summond Ib. 97.
Ane of the ... officiers ... hes denuncit the said William Patersone our souerain lordis rebell and put him to his hienes horne efter thrie hoyes with thrie blastis of his horne