Definition for HUE

HUE, n.2

in the phrase Hue and cry, signifies a shouting or vociferation. In law, a hue and cry is the pursuit of a felon or offender, with loud outcries or clamor to give an alarm. Hue is a contracted word, Norm. hue, Fr. huer or hucher, Dan. hui, or more probably it is from the same root as hoot.

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