Hoyle

[ hoil ]

noun

1. Edmond, 1672–1769, English authority and writer on card games.
2. Sir Fred, 1915–2001, British astronomer, mathematician, and educator.

Hoyle

¹

/ hɔɪl /

noun

1. an authoritative book of rules for card games

Hoyle

²

/ hɔɪl /

noun

1. HoyleSir Fred19152001MEnglishSCIENCE: astronomerWRITING: writer 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hoyle¹

after Edmond Hoyle (1672–1769), English authority on games, its compiler

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. according to Hoyle, according to the rules or to the authority; correctly.

More idioms and phrases containing Hoyle

see according to Hoyle .

Example Sentences

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has said some of the incidents seen during the July campaign were "clearly unacceptable".

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An event was also held at Westminster, attended by Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle.

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Ahead of PMQs, House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle warned MPs of the risk of seriously prejudicing criminal proceedings by commenting on the investigation in the Commons.

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Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has reprimanded Chancellor Rachel Reeves for giving interviews to reporters in the US about her upcoming Budget.

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Sir Lindsay Hoyle said: “The thoughts of this whole house will be with his family and friends at this difficult time”.

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