How do you say hello in old English?

Answer 1

The word has not changed much over the years, from holla, hollo or holla or ahoy. A word used to attract attention in the 1500's. Also a word used to mean 'stop or cease'. Brought into popular use with the invention of the telephone

Answer 2

Hello has many old alternatives, such as 'Good Day' or 'Good Morrow'. Some would have also said 'Salutations' and then the person's name.