hoise

English

Etymology

Probably from Middle Dutch hisen (modern Dutch hijsen) or Middle Low German hissen. Compare hoist, the modern form.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /hɔɪz/

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• Rhymes: -ɔɪz

Verb

hoise (third-person singular simple present hoises, present participle hoising, simple past and past participle hoised or hoist)

1. (transitive, obsolete except after Shakespeare) To hoist.
2. (intransitive, obsolete) To hoist, be raised.