hoastman

[Cf. A. S. hós an a ociation, a fellowship, a host, and Eng. man.] One of an old guild or fraternity at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, who were engaged in selling or shipping coal. ( Eng.) hōax, s. A corruption of hocus: cf. hocus- pocus.] A practical joke played to deceive or trick a person; a trick. hoax, v. t. [HOAX, 8.] To play a practical joke upon; to trick; to take in. hōax-er, s. [Eng. hoax; -er.] One who hoaxes or plays a practical joke upon another. hoay (as hoy), interj. [Ho! HOY!] An exclamation or cry employed to call attention.