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hoarse

[ hawrs, hohrs ]

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adjective

, hoars·er, hoars·est.

having a vocal tone characterized by weakness of intensity and excessive breathiness; husky:
the hoarse voice of the auctioneer.
Synonyms: rough, throaty, grating, harsh
having a raucous voice.
making a harsh, low sound.

hoarse

/ hɔːs /

adjective

gratingly harsh or raucous in tone
low, harsh, and lacking in intensity
a hoarse whisper
having a husky voice, as through illness, shouting, etc

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Derived Forms

ˈhoarseness, noun
ˈhoarsely, adverb

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Other Words From

hoarsely adverb
hoarseness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of hoarse¹

1350–1400; Middle English hors < Old Norse *hārs (assumed variant of hāss ); replacing Middle English hoos, Old English hās, cognate with Old High German heis, Old Saxon hēs

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Word History and Origins

Origin of hoarse¹

C14: of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse hās, Old Saxon hēs

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hoarhound hoarsen

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