Hoy , interj. [D.
hui. Cf. Ahoy.]
Ho! Halloe! Stop!
Hoy (?), n. [D. heu, or Flem. hui.]
(Naut.) A small coaster vessel, usually sloop-rigged, used in conveying
passengers and goods from place to
place, or as
a tender to
larger vessels in port.
The hoy went to London every week.
Cowper.