Hockey

Hockey

HOCKEY /ˈhockey/
Noun United Kingdom

Field hockey.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Hockey, that is."
"I've never seen such a Hockey in all my life."

Etymology & History

British field sport. From Old French 'hoquet' (shepherd's crook). British sports terminology.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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