Main Entry:

¹oyez

Pronunciation:

\ō-ˈyez, -ˈyā, -ˈyes, ˈō-ˌ\

Function:

verb imperative

Etymology:

Middle English, from Anglo-French, hear ye, imperative plural of oir to hear, from Latin audire — more at audible

Date:

15th century

—used by a court or public crier to gain attention before a proclamation