What's the difference between hautboy and hoboy?

Hautboy


Definition:

  • (n.) A wind instrument, sounded through a reed, and similar in shape to the clarinet, but with a thinner tone. Now more commonly called oboe. See Illust. of Oboe.
  • (n.) A sort of strawberry (Fragaria elatior).

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Hoboy


Definition:

  • (n.) A hautboy or oboe.

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