Where does “halloo” come from?
Halloo comes from Middle English hallow, from Old French haloer, though the original sense remains uncertain.
halloo (English): Used to greet someone, or to catch their...
Definitions
- Used to greet someone, or to catch their...
Ancestry of “halloo”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Middle English | hallow | pursue, urge on |
| 2 | Old French | haloer | — |
Words derived from “halloo”