Hur*rah", n.

A cheer; a shout of joy, etc.

Hurrah's nest, state of utmost confusion. [Colloq. U.S.]

A perfect hurrah's nest in our kitchen. Mrs. Stowe.

 

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Hur*rah" (?), v. i.

To utter hurrahs; to huzza.

 

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Hur*rah", v. t.

To salute, or applaud, with hurrahs.

 

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Hur*rah", Hur*ra" (?), interj. [Cf. G., Dan., & Sw. hurra. Cf. Huzza.]

A word used as a shout of joy, triumph, applause, encouragement, or welcome.

Hurrah! hurrah! for Ivry and Henry of Navarre. Macaulay.

 

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