view halloo

British

interjection

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

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noun

a shout indicating an abrupt appearance

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

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A yell from our party, intended to be a view halloo, greeted him, and brought the stragglers crashing through the bushes at a great rate of speed.

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