hoyle

Hoyle

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Definitions of hoyle word

noun hoyle Edmond, 1672–1769, English authority and writer on card games. 1
noun hoyle Sir Fred, 1915–2001, British astronomer, mathematician, and educator. 1
idioms hoyle according to Hoyle, according to the rules or to the authority; correctly. 1
noun hoyle an authoritative book of rules for card games 0
noun hoyle Sir Fred. 1915–2001, English astronomer and writer: his books include The Nature of the Universe (1950) and Frontiers of Astronomy (1955), and science-fiction writings 0
noun hoyle a book of rules and instructions for indoor games, esp. card games, orig. compiled by Edmond Hoyle (1672-1769), English authority on card games and chess 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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