Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HOY, v.3 To walk with a quick, brisk step, to hurry (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.; m. and s.Sc. 1957).Dmf. 1836 A. Cunningham Lord Roldan I. vi.:
Weel, ye see, I hoyed awa to London.Wgt. 1877 “Saxon” Gall. Gossip 72:
He was hoying along with his basket on his arm.Rxb. 1925 E. C. Smith Mang Howes 7:
Yeh bit sate on the kei-stane o the brig; . . . an A hoyed strecht for the “clachan.”
