释义 |
hoyle I. \ˈhȯil, esp before pause or consonant -ȯiəl\ noun (-s) Etymology: origin unknown : a natural object (as a molehill) used as an archery mark at short range II. noun (-s) Usage: often capitalized Etymology: after Edmond Hoyle died 1769 English writer on games : an encyclopedia of card games and usually other indoor games; especially : a book of rules accepted as standard or authoritative |