view halloo

interjection

1. a huntsman's cry uttered when the quarry is seen breaking cover or shortly afterwards

noun

1. a shout indicating an abrupt appearance

Example Sentences

View′er; View′-halloo′, the huntsman's cry when the fox breaks cover; View′iness, character of being viewy or visionary.—adj.

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Mr. Wogan gave a view halloo, and set off at the top of his own pace in pursuit.

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This remark set both her daughter and me blushing furiously, and Mrs. Ellmer, figuratively speaking, gave the 'view halloo.'

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There were a score of us when the “View Halloo” was finally sounded, and we looked more like a lynching party on vengeance bent than anything else I can think of.

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Then it was Blackmore who gave the “View Halloo,” and my heart gave a mighty leap.

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