Etymology

heeze

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Today it means: To hoist. Full definition →

Middle English hissa!
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  1. Middle English · derived fromhissa!
  2. English todayheeze

From Middle English hissa! (a cry used by sailors in pulling or hauling). Compare Dutch hijsen.

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