It seems to be an English regional dialect shout for herding cattle - it first appears in the 14th century story Piers Ploughman in that way. Farmers all over the world make up different calls to gather and move their herds or flocks - ahoy was one of those. Sailors then used it to call to another ship.
Ahoy! meaning hello in pirate
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The L Word - 2004 Land Ahoy 2-10 is rated/received certificates of: USA:TV-MA
The word "ahoy" is the nautical equivalent of "hello."
Chips Ahoy! cookies are not Canadian; they are an American brand produced by Nabisco, which is a subsidiary of Mondelēz International. The cookies were first introduced in 1963 in the United States. While they may be available in Canada and enjoyed by Canadians, their origin is distinctly American.
Chips Ahoy they go fast.
Ship Ahoy was created in 1942.
Land Ahoy was created in 1983.
Chicks Ahoy was created in 2010.
Jack Ahoy was created in 1935.