Hoit
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɔɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Hoit is a verb meaning Pronunciation spelling of hurt.
Meaning
Pronunciation spelling of hurt.
More Meanings
- (archaic) To behave frivolously and thoughtlessly; to play the fool.
- (obsolete) To romp noisily; to caper, to leap.
Example Sentences
Hark, my husband! he's singing and hoiting; and I'm fain to cark and care, and all little enough
Let none condemn them [girls] for Rigs, becauſe thus hoiting vvith boys, ſeeing the ſimplicity of their age vvas a Patent to priviledge any innocent paſtime, and fevv mo[r]e years vvill make them bluſh themſelves into better manners.
Word Forms
- hoits
- hoiting
- hoited
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include frivol, fribble, fool, play, frivolize, tomfool.
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