hoist

Where does the word "hoist" come from? It comes from Middle Dutch/Low German hyssen, and was adopted directly into English (1500s).

Hoist’s story begins in Middle Dutch/Low German: hyssen meant “to lift, to raise.” Earlier English 'hoise'; the final 't' was added in the 1500s. It reached English by 1500s as hoist. Settled as the English word for raising something, especially by mechanical means. Today, hoist means to raise or lift something, especially using ropes, pulleys, or machinery.

1. Stage 1 · Middle Dutch/Low German · medieval hyssen "to lift, to raise", earlier English 'hoise'; the final 't' was added in the 1500s.
2. Stage 2 · English · 1500s hoist "to raise or lift something, especially with mechanical help", settled as the English word for raising something, especially by mechanical means.