What Middle English word is shouted three times at the daily Supreme Court opening?
Nyce
Anon
Oyez
Ynogh
When the Supreme Court is in session, the Marshal announces the entrance of the Justices into the Courtroom at 10:00 AM sharp. As the gavel strikes, those present arise and remain standing until the robed Justices are seated. This is accompanied by the traditional cry: “The Honorable, the Chief Justice and the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. Oyez! Oyez! Oyez!” Derived from Middle English, the term “oyez” essentially translates to “hear ye” in modern language, serving as a call for attention and silence. It can be likened to the contemporary phrase “Order in the court!”
The correct answer is Oyez.