HUZZAS

Noun

huzzas

plural of huzza; alternative spelling of huzzahs

Source: Wiktionary


HUZZA

Huz*za", interj. Etym: [Cf. G. hussa, husa, interj., hurrah, huzza. sq. root43. Cf. Hurrah.]

Definition: A word used as a shout of joy, exultation, approbation, or encouragement.

Huz"za, n.

Definition: A shout of huzza; a cheer; a hurrah. They made a great huzza or shout. Evelyn.

Huz*za", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Huzzaed; p. pr. & vb. n. Huzzaing.]

Definition: To shout huzza; to cheer.

Huz*za", v. t.

Definition: To receive or attend with huzzas. He was huzzaed into the court. Addison.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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