halloa
- a variation of hallo.
Example Sentences
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Heaven knows into what foolishness I might have plunged myself had we not, at this instant, heard a faint halloa in the distance, which was answered by a shout from the little post-boy.
From The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir
“Don’t halloa till you are out of the wood,” said Uncle Jack.
From Patience Wins War in the Works by Fenn, George Manville
I had probably wandered four or five English miles down this noble dale, when a wild but mellow shout or halloa floated on the crisp, sunny breeze from the opposite side.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, July, 1851 by Various
Why, halloa, Gwyn; how did you get in that state?
From Sappers and Miners The Flood beneath the Sea by Hurst, Hal
They looked up—saw something red stir in the ivy and—'By Jove!' said the younger; and his halloa sent the squirrel leaping away.
From Lives of the Fur Folk by Haviland, M. D.
