HUE Hue, n. Etym: [OE. hew, heow, color, shape, form, AS. hiw, heow; akin to Sw. hy skin, complexion, Goth. hiwi form, appearance.]
1. Color or shade of color; tint; dye. "Flowers of all hue." Milton. Hues of the rich unfolding morn. Keble.
2. (Painting)
Defn: A predominant shade in a composition of primary colors; a primary color modified by combination with others.
HUE Hue, n. Etym: [OE. hue, huer, to hoot, shout, prob. fr. OF. hu an exclamation.]
Defn: A shouting or vociferation. Hue and cry (Law), a loud outcry with which felons were anciently pursued, and which all who heard it were obliged to take up, joining in the pursuit till the malefactor was taken; in later usage, a written proclamation issued on the escape of a felon from prison, requiring all persons to aid in retaking him. Burrill.
HUED
Hued, a.
Defn: Having color; — usually in composition; as, bright-hued; many- hued. Chaucer.
HUELESS
Hue"less, a. Etym: [AS. hiwleás. See Hue color.]
Defn: Destitute of color. Hudibras.