Hoyle

[hoil]

noun

1. Edmond, 1672–1769, English authority and writer on card games.

2. Sir Fred, 1915–2001, British astronomer, mathematician, and educator.

Hoyle

¹

/ hɔɪl /

noun

1. an authoritative book of rules for card games

Hoyle

²

/ hɔɪl /

noun

1. Sir Fred. 1915–2001, English astronomer and writer: his books include The Nature of the Universe (1950) and Frontiers of Astronomy (1955), and science-fiction writings

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hoyle¹

after Edmond Hoyle (1672–1769), English authority on games, its compiler

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. according to Hoyle, according to the rules or to the authority; correctly.

see according to Hoyle.

Example Sentences

Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle has said he was "very disappointed" by leaks ahead of the Budget.

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House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle said he was "very angry and disappointed" about the collapsed case and was considering bringing a private prosecution against the two men.

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Lindsay Hoyle, speaker of the House of Commons, said the decision gave the Chinese state “license to operate” in parliament.

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The decision to drop charges against the pair has been criticised by MPs, including Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle who said it could leave Parliament vulnerable to espionage.

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Sir Lindsay Hoyle told the Times that he took the security of the house "incredibly seriously" and was considering launching a private action against the pair.

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