Hoyle

American  

[hoil] / hɔɪl /

noun

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

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

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idioms

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

Hoyle ¹ British  

/ hɔɪl /

noun

1. an authoritative book of rules for card games

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Hoyle ² British  

/ 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

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Hoyle More Idioms  

1. see according to Hoyle.

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Etymology

Origin of Hoyle

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

Example Sentences

Rhiannon Hoyle is a reporter for the The Wall Street Journal in Australia, where she mostly writes about mining and commodities.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr Hoyles' windswept grove is one of the world's most northerly commercial olive farms.

From BBC

The Ministry of Justice has not commented on the letter - but earlier in Parliament the speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said that it was "unacceptable" that ministers had not responded to requests for information from MPs.

From BBC

Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle criticised the leaks, branding it the "hokey-cokey Budget," and reminded the government that policy should be announced first to the Commons.

From BBC

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

From BBC