Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1923-1937
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HOY, v.2, n.
I. v. To heave up (a heavy object), to throw or toss up (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.; Sh., Bwk., Rxb. 1957). Also in n.Eng. dial.s.Sc. 1937 Border Mag. (April) 53:
I've seen the bonnie reid ling bell Hoyin' its heid to me.
II. n. A heave, the act of heaving (Sh., Cai., Kcb., Rxb. 1957).Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.:
An act of pushing or thrusting up a heavy object; a heave up: "Gie'd a hoy."
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