Hoy (?), n. [D. heu, or Flem. hui.] Naut.
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.
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Hoy, interj. [D. hui. Cf. Ahoy.]
Ho! Halloe! Stop!
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