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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hoha, n. [f. Ho interj., perh. after F. oyez: cf. Hoyes.] A call for attention. —1533 Bell. Livy I. 66/4.
Quhen the serjandis had, with thair noyis and hohas, warnit in speciall the Albanis to here the kingis concioun