Hore, _n._ mercy, 153. _See_ Ore.
Horn, _n._ S. 779. [This probably refers to the _shape_ of the simnel.
Halliwell says, a Simnel is "generally made in a _three-cornered_ form."
Cracknels are still made with pointed and turned up ends, not unlike
_horns_.]
Hors, _n._ S. horse, 2283. _Horse-knaue_, groom, 1019. So in a curious
satirical poem, temp. Edw. II.
Of rybaudz y ryme,
Ant rede o my rolle,
Of gedelynges, gromes,
Of Colyn, & of Colle;
Harlotes, _hors knaues_,
Bi pate & by polle.
MS. Harl. 2253, f. 124 b.
Used also by Gower, Conf. Am. _See_ Todd's Illustr. p. 279.
Hosen, _n. pl._ S. hose, stockings, 860, 969. In Sir Tr. p. 94, trowsers
seem to be indicated.
Hoslen, _v._ S. to administer or receive the sacrament, 212. _Hoslon_,
362. _Hosled_, _part. pa._ 364. _Hoseled_, 2598. Le Bone Flor. 776.
Chauc.
Hoten. _See_ Het.