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The authors assert that this distinctiveness is just one part of the dialect’s intrigue. The rich history of pirates in the area, including the infamous Blackbeard, has led some to speculate that hoi ...

“Hoi Toid” is special. It is the way to say “high tide” in the Ocracoke Brogue. Its use respectfully asserts that the speaker understands and appreciates the specialness of the way the islanders talk.