Defn: An opening for the hoist, or
HOIT
Hoit, v. i. Etym: [Gf. W. hoetian to dally, dandle.]
Defn: To leap; to caper; to romp noisily. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.
HOITY-TOITY
Hoi"ty-toi`ty, a. Etym: [From Hoit.]
Defn: Thoughtless; giddy; flighty; also, haughty; patronizing; as, to be in hoity-toity spirits, or to assume hoity-toity airs; used also as an exclamation, denoting surprise or disapprobation, with some degree of contempt. Hoity-toity! What have I to do with dreams Congreve.
HOKEDAY
Hoke"day`, n.
Defn: Same as Hockday.
HOKER
Ho"ker, n. Etym: [AS. h.]
Defn: Scorn; derision; abusive talk. [Obs.] — Ho"ker*ly, adv. [Obs.]
Chaucer.
HOL
Hol, a. Etym: [See Whole.]