Category:Hoy

Hoy, n. Etym: [D. heu, or Flem. hui.] (Naut.)

Defn: A small coaster vessel, usually sloop-rigged, used in conveying passengers and goods from place to place, or as a tender to larger vessels in port. The hoy went to London every week. Cowper.

hoy Hoy, interj. Etym: [D. hui. Cf. Ahoy.]

Defn: Ho! Halloe! Stop!