ho'

ho ¹ «hoh», interjection.

a call to an animal to stop or stand still.

╂[probably < Old French ho halt! stop!]

ho ² «hoh», interjection.

1. an exclamation of surprise, joy, or scornful laughter.

2. an exclamation to get attention: »

The captain said, “Ho, men! Listen.”

3. a word used with another word that tells the destination: »

There lies your way, due west. Then westward-ho! (Shakespeare).

╂[Middle English ho]

ho ³or ho' «hoh», noun.

1. a prostitute; whore.

2. Slang. Derogatory. a woman.

ho.,

house.

Ho (no period),

holmium (chemical element).