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

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.

From BBC

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.

From BBC

The case against Christopher Cash, a former parliamentary researcher, and Christopher Berry, a teacher, was dropped on Monday prompting fury from the UK government, opposition parties and Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle.

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Meanwhile, many colleagues and allies of Reeves in parliament are blaming an altercation with the Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle for upsetting her.

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The rebel Labour MPs have signed a so-called "reasoned" amendment that, if selected by Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle and approved in a vote, would stop the bill progressing through Parliament.

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