ho

Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.

A word used by teamsters to stop their teams. It has been used as a noun, for stop; moderation; bounds.--Webster. See whoa.


Because, forsooth, some odd poet or some such fantastic fellows make much on him, there's no ho with him; the vile dandiprat will overlook the proudest of his acquaintance.--Lingua, Old Play.

Mr. Malone says it is yet common in Ireland; as, 'there's no ho in him,' that is, he knows no bounds. This expression is common in the United States.

Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.

← hither and yon   ×   hobble →

Related Words