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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1549-1590
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Hola, interj. [F. haler to haul: cf. Hale v.1 and Haill interj.2] A nautical order: Haul! — 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 40/23.
Ane marynel cryit. . Caupun [= F. capon, the cat tackle] hola,. .caupun holt 1549 Ib. 41/21.
Than the master cryit on the rudir man. ., Holabar, arryua 1590 Criminal Trials I. ii. 211.
Cast the same [a cat] in the see, hola! 1590 Ib. 238 (see *Haill interj.2).
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