hue and cry

Meanings

• Noun

  An expression of strong emotion or alarm, often used collectively to refer to a loud cry or outcry.

  - "The hue and cry raised by the crowd brought the police to the scene."
  - "The hue and cry against the new tax policy was deafening."

• Noun

  A summons or call to arms, especially one issued by a herald.

  - "The hue and cry for knights to join the battle was answered by hundreds."
  - "In medieval times, the hue and cry was a legal summons to pursue and apprehend criminals."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hue and cry
blue , queue , new , clue , view

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Variants

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hue and cries , hue and cry , hues and cries

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Etymology

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The term 'hue and cry' originated in medieval England and is believed to have come from the Old French 'hue' meaning 'cry' or 'shout' and 'cri' meaning 'voice' or 'call'. It was used to refer to a public outcry or summons.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hue and cry' is also used in heraldry to refer to a combination of colors used in a coat of arms.

2. In Scotland, the term 'hue and cry' is still used in the legal system to refer to a summons issued by a sheriff or a constable to apprehend a criminal.

3. The term 'hue and cry' was also used in old English literature to refer to a loud cry or outcry made by animals, particularly hounds, when they were on the trail of their prey.

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Related Concepts

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1. summons: A formal call or invitation issued by an authority or a court to appear before it.

2. alarm: A state of anxiety or fear caused by the presence or imminence of danger.

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Culture

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The term 'hue and cry' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works of medieval and Renaissance periods. It is often used to describe a loud outcry or summons, and has been used metaphorically to refer to a strong emotional response or a call to action. In art, the term has been used to depict scenes of medieval justice and the pursuit of criminals.

How to Memorize "hue and cry"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crowd gathered, shouting and crying out in unison. Visualize the herald blowing his horn and calling for knights to join the battle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'hue and cry' with a loud outcry or a call to action. Think of the image of a medieval scene with knights riding to the rescue, responding to the call.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'hue is a cry for help' to remember the meaning of the term.

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