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Meaning of hoit | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1
/ˈhɔɪt/

Definitions

  1. To behave frivolously and thoughtlessly; to play the fool.
    archaic, intransitive
  2. Pronunciation spelling of hurt.
    alt-of, intransitive, pronunciation-spelling
  3. To romp noisily; to caper, to leap.
    intransitive, obsolete

Examples

“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.”
“Hark, my husband! he's singing and hoiting; and I'm fain to cark and care, and all little enough”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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