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Definition of Halloa
1. Interjection. A loud exclamation; a call to invite attention to something or to incite; a shout. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Halloa
1. to hallo [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: hallo
Lexicographical Neighbors of Halloa
Literary usage of Halloa
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. That which Hath Wings: A Novel of the Day by Richard Dehan (1918)
"He waited a minute, and the Superintendent answered: "halloa! ... halloa? Do they
want the Vote? Well, naturally these gay women like the idea of being ..."
2. My Life and Recollections by Grantley Fitzhardinge Berkeley (1865)
"... them—Forced voting—Bearding the lion in his den —Henry Ayris'sview halloa—Old
English manners—My speech —Shabby conduct of Lord Fitzhardinge—He commands ..."
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