Hōarse, a.

a. [compar. HOARSER, superl. HOARSEST.] [O. D. haersch, N. D. heesch, N. H. Ger. heiser. See HEAZY.]

1. Having a harsh, rough, grating voice, as when affected with a cold.
2. Rough; grating; discordant;—said of any sound; as, the hoarse raven. “The hoarse, resounding shore.” Dryden.