I. ō-ˈyez, -ˈyā, -ˈyes, ˈō-ˌ verb imperative
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, hear ye, imperative plural of oir to hear, from Latin audire — more at audible
Date: 15th century
— used by a court or public crier to gain attention before a proclamation
II. noun
( plural oyes·ses -ˈye-səz, -ˌye-səz)
Date: 15th century
: a cry of oyez