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hoiden
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hoiden, n. [OE. hoydon a lout, rustic, OD. heyden a heathen, gypsy, vagabond, D. heiden, fr. OD. heyde heath, D. heide. See Heathen, Heath.].
- A rude, clownish youth. Milton. [1913 Webster]
- A rude, bold girl; a romp. H. Kingsley. [1913 Webster]
hoiden, a.
Rustic; rude; bold. Younq. [1913 Webster]
hoiden, v. i.
To romp rudely or indecently. Swift. [1913 Webster]
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