An Universal Dictionary of the Marine / Or, a Copious Explanation of the Technical Terms and Phrases Employed in the Construction, Equipment, Furniture, Machinery, Movements, and Military Operations of a Ship. Illustrated With Variety of Original Designs of Shipping, in Different Situations; Together With Separate Views of Their Masts, Sails, Yards, and Rigging. to Which Is Annexed, a Translation of the French Sea-terms and Phrases, Collected from the Works of Mess. Du Hamel, Aubin, Saverien, &c.

by William Falconer

HERSILIERES, certain knees placed horizontally on the quarters or bows of a ship, close to the gunnel.

HEU, a large hoy, or sailing lighter.

HEUSE, the spear of a pump, together with its box.

HILOIRES. See Illoires.

HISSE, HISSE, hoist away! hoist heartily!

HISSER, Isser, to hoist or pull up any thing by a tackle.

Hisser en douceur, to hoist handsomely, or gradually.

HIVERNER, to winter, or lie up in a port during the winter season.

HOIRIN. See Orin.

HOLA, hoa the ship a hoy! an acclamation to hail or accost a ship at a distance.