HUE (2)

Hue, n. [[OE. hue, huer, to hoot, shout, prob. fr. OF. hu an exclamation.]] A shouting or vociferation. Hue and cry (Law), a loud outcry with which felons were anciently pursued, and which all who heard it were obliged to take up, joining in the pursuit till the malefactor was taken; in later usage, a written proclamation issued on the escape of a felon from prison, requiring all persons to aid in retaking him. Burrill.