/hoh zan"euh/ , interj., n., pl. hosannas , v. , hosannaed, hosannaing .
interj.
1. (an exclamation, originally an appeal to God for deliverance, used in praise of God or Christ.)
n.
2. a cry of "hosanna."
3. a shout of praise or adoration; an acclamation.
v.t.
4. to praise, applaud, etc.: The critics hosannaed his new play.
[ h ) osanna osanná ( i ) 'ah nna save, we pray; r. ME, OE osanna ]