hoise

verb — 2 senses

hoise

verb

/hɔɪz/

Etymology Probably from Middle Dutch hisen (modern Dutch hijsen) or Middle Low German hissen. Compare hoist, the modern form.

1

To hoist.

Obsolete except after Shakespeare

2

Obsolete To hoist, be raised.

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