First Known Use: before 12th century
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hoarse
adjective \ˈhȯrs\
: having a harsh or rough sound or voice
hoars·erhoars·est
Full Definition of HOARSE
1
: rough or harsh in sound : grating <a hoarse voice>
2
: having a hoarse voice <shouted himself hoarse>
— hoarse·ly adverb
— hoarse·ness noun
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Origin of HOARSE
Middle English hos, hors, probably from Old Norse *hārs, hāss; akin to Old English hās hoarse, Old High German heis
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HOARSE Defined for Kids
hoarse
adjective \ˈhȯrs\
hoars·erhoars·est
Definition of HOARSE for Kids
1
: harsh in sound <a hoarse voice>
2
: having a rough voice <I was hoarse from talking too much.>
— hoarse·ly adverb
— hoarse·ness noun
Medical Dictionary
hoarse
adjective \ˈhō(ə)rs, ˈhȯ(ə)rs\
hoars·erhoars·est
Medical Definition of HOARSE
1
: rough or harsh in sound <a hoarse voice>
2
: having a hoarse voice <was hoarse from shouting>
—hoarse·ly adverb
—hoarse·ness noun
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