English word origin

Etymology of hoo

From Middle English hoo, shoo (“she”) from Old English hēo (“she”). More at she.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

pron

she · he, also a gender-neutral third person pronoun

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Middle English hoo, shoo (“she”) from Old English hēo (“she”). More at she.

Relationships mentioned by the source

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Inherited-form mentionhooenm
Inherited-form mentionhēoang · she

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

noun

An uttering of the cry 'hoo'.

intj

Expressing joy, excitement, or victory. · Used to attract the attention of others. · An exclamation of pain.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Middle English hoo, ho. More at ho.

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Inherited-form mentionhooenm

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Source etymology 3

Original entry ↗

adv

how

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Middle English howe, hu (“how”), from Old English hū (“how”). More at how.

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Inherited-form mentionhoweenm
Inherited-form mentionhūang · how

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Source etymology 4

Original entry ↗

noun

A strip of land; a peninsula; a spur or ridge.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Middle English hough, hogh, ho, from Old English hōh. Doublet of hough.

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Inherited-form mentionhoughenm
Inherited-form mentionhōhang
Doublet mentionhoughen

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