hear ye

English

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Interjection

hear ye

  1. (archaic) Listen to me; used to introduce a public announcement.
    Synonym: oyez, oyez, oyez
    Coordinate terms: hear, hear; read my lips; mark my words

Usage notes

  • Frequently doubled: “Hear ye, hear ye!”. Most commonly used by town criers and court officials.

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