hoyle

noun

ˈhȯi(-ə)l 

often capitalized

: an encyclopedia of the rules of indoor games and especially card games

Word History

Etymology

Edmond Hoyle †1769 English writer on games

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Biographical Definition

Hoyle

biographical name

ˈhȯi(-ə)l 

Sir Fred 1915–2001 British astrophysicist