oyez
imperative verbDefinition of oyez
(Entry 1 of 2)
—used by a court or public crier to gain attention before a proclamation
oyez
nounDefinition of oyez (Entry 2 of 2)
: a cry of oyez
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The first known use of oyez was in the 15th century
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