I. ˈhȯil, esp before pause or consonant -ȯiəl noun
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Etymology: origin unknown
: a natural object (as a molehill) used as an archery mark at short range
II. noun
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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