Meaning of hoit | Babel Free
/ˈhɔɪt/Definitions
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To behave frivolously and thoughtlessly; to play the fool. archaic, intransitive
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Pronunciation spelling of hurt. alt-of, intransitive, pronunciation-spelling
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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.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.