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hoy

UK/hɔɪ/ US/ˈhɔɪ/ uncommon

noun

1.

a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

Origin

From Orkney and Shetland Scots Hoy, from Old Norse há (“high”) + ey (“island”).

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