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SOHO

interj.
C2 Proficiency US //ˈsoʊhoʊ// so·ho Archaic

interj. a shout used by hunters when they see a fox or other animal. It is an old-fashioned way to get someone's attention from a distance.

interj. a call used in traditional hunting to alert others that the quarry has been sighted. Historically used as a general cry to attract attention or encourage effort.


SIMPLE

Soho! The hunters spotted the fox near the woods.

CONTEXTUAL

The rider cried 'Soho!' to signal to the rest of the party that the chase had begun.

COMPLEX

In the distance, a faint 'Soho' echoed across the valley, suggesting that the scouts had finally located the missing party members.

Usage

Primarily archaic or literary; most commonly encountered in historical fiction or texts describing traditional fox hunting.

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