Etymology

heave-ho

Today it means: An exclamation used when pulling, especially by sailors while pulling on a rope. Full definition →

Middle English have howe
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromhave howe
  2. Middle English · inherited fromhave howe
  3. English todayheave-ho

Inherited from Middle English have howe.

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