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Definition of Inhoop
1. v. t. To inclose in a hoop, or as in a hoop.
Definition of Inhoop
1. Verb. (transitive, obsolete) To confine or inclose as with a hoop or hoops; coop up. ¹
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Definition of Inhoop
1. to confine in a hoop [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Inhoop
Literary usage of Inhoop
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The plays of William Shakspeare, pr. from the text by G. Steevens and E by William Shakespeare (1826)
"Lep. Trouble yourselves no further: pray you, hasten Your generals after. '
hit </units—] The ancients used to match quails as we match cocks. 4 inhoop'd ..."
2. The plays of William Shakspeare, pr. from the text of the corrected copies by William Shakespeare (1823)
"Ins quail*—} The ancients used to match quails as we match cocks. 4 inhoop'd ...
inhoop'd is inclosed, confined, that they may fight. ..."