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Hoyle
HOYL
Hoyle (name) means an English surname, notably borne by Edmond Hoyle, whose name became synonymous with the rules of card games. Example: “The phrase "according to Hoyle" means "by the rules.”
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An English surname, notably borne by Edmond Hoyle, whose name became synonymous with the rules of card games.
"The phrase "according to Hoyle" means "by the rules.""
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Word forms
- Plural
- Hoyles
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Etymology
From Old English halh ("hollow").
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What does “Hoyle” mean?
The word “Hoyle” means an English surname, notably borne by Edmond Hoyle, whose name became synonymous with the rules of card games.
How do you pronounce “Hoyle”?
“Hoyle” is pronounced HOYL (/ˈhɔɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hoyle” in a sentence?
Here is “Hoyle” used in a sentence: “The phrase "according to Hoyle" means "by the rules.".”
What part of speech is “Hoyle”?
“Hoyle” is a name.
Where does the word “Hoyle” come from?
The word “Hoyle” comes from Old English. From Old English halh ("hollow").
