Via, an interjection of encouragement (from the Italian. Florio: 'Via, an adverb of encouraging much used by commanders, as also by riders to their horses'): “Mistress Ford and Mistress Page, have I encompassed you? go to; v.” Wiv. II, 2, 159. “v., goodman Dull! thou hast spoken no word all this while,” LLL V, 1, 156. “another, with his finger and his thumb, cried V., we will do't,” V, 2, 112. “the most courageous fiend bids me pack: v., says the fiend; away, says the fiend,” Merch. II, 2, 11. “v.! les eaux et la terre,” H5 IV, 2, 4. “why, v., to London will we march amain,” H6C II, 1, 182.
Shakespeare Lexicon. Alexander Schmidt. Berlin. Georg Reimer. 1902.
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