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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hoy, n. Also: huy, howy. (See also hoay, Hoey.) [ME. hoy (1497), hoye (1495), MDu. hoei.] A hoy, the small vessel generally employed in the coasting trade. Also attrib. 1537–8 M. Works Acc. (ed.) I. 220, 221.
To Hans Pawtoun skipper for his fraucht with the huy bark with the said tymmer and … for losing of the said huy 1557 Admir. Ct. Bk. 35.
He … forgadderit with ane howy ladin with certane beir and aittis upon the coist of Holland 1578 Conv. Burghs I. 60.
That oure natioun may hawe hoyis for transporting of thair guidis fra Handwarp, … and that thai may haue the priveledg to fraucht hoyes 1612 Ib. II. 365.
It sall be lesum … to schip thair staipill wayris in any hoy at ony of the said portis 1667 Blakhall Narr. 153.
A little schippe of Holland, they cal them huyes, … did stick upon a rock