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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

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.”

[A reduced or back formation from Hoise.]

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