Hoyle etymology

Etymology

The word "hoyle" has several possible etymologies:

• Middle English "hoilen," meaning "to cry out." This is thought to be derived from the Old English word "holian," meaning "to shout."
• Middle English "hoy," meaning "a small sailing ship." This word may have originated in the Middle Dutch word "hoy," meaning "a fishing boat."
• Unknown origin. Some scholars believe that "hoyle" may have originated as a slang term or nickname.

Meaning and Origin

In modern English, "hoyle" has several related meanings:

• A book of rules or instructions, especially for games. This meaning is thought to have originated from the 18th-century author Edmond Hoyle, who wrote several popular books on card games and other sports.
• An expert or authority. This meaning is derived from the association with Edmond Hoyle as a master of card games.
• A loud noise or cry. This meaning is related to the Middle English word "hoilen" and is often used in the phrase "hoyle away."

Examples

• "I'm not sure how to play poker, so I'll check the Hoyle."
• "The star player was the hoyle of the team."
• "The crowd let out a hoyle of cheers when the goal was scored."

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