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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Hiss \Hiss\ (h[i^]s). v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Hissed} (h[i^]st); p.
pr. & vb. n. {Hissing}.] [AS. hysian; prob. of imitative
origin; cf. LG. hissen, OD. hisschen.]
1. To make with the mouth a prolonged sound like that of the
letter s, by driving the breath between the tongue and the
teeth; to make with the mouth a sound like that made by a
goose or a snake when angered; esp., to make such a sound
as an expression of hatred, passion, or disapproval.
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The merchants among the people shall hiss at thee.
--Ezek. xxvii.
36.
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2. To make a similar noise by any means; to pass with a
sibilant sound; as, the arrow hissed as it flew.
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Shod with steel,
We hissed along the polished ice. --Wordsworth.
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