view halloo

interjection

view hal·loo ˌvyü-hə-ˈlü

—used in fox hunting on seeing a fox break cover

Word History

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of view halloo was in 1764

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“View halloo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/view%20halloo. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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