hollo

hollo
I. verb or halloo; also hallo Date: 14th century intransitive verb to cry hollo ; holler transitive verb 1. to call or cry hollo to 2. to utter loudly ; holler II. noun or halloo; also hallo (plural hollos or halloos; also hallos) Date: 15th century an exclamation or call of hollo III. interjection or halloo; also hallo Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1588 1. — used to attract attention (as when a fox is spied during a fox hunt) 2. — used as a call of encouragement or jubilation

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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