ho

English

/həʊ/, /hoʊ/

interj
Definitions
  • (nautical) Used to attract attention to something sighted, usually by lookouts.
  • halloo; hey; a call to excite attention, or to give notice of approach
  • (rare)

Etymology

Derived from Middle English ho derived from Old Norse hó!.

Origin

Old Norse

hó!

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