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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Hosanna \Ho*san"na\ (h[-o]*z[a^]n"n[.a]), n.; pl. Hosannas (-n[.a]z). [Gr. ?, fr. Heb. h[=o]sh[imac]'[=a]h nn[=a]save now, save, we pray, h[=o]sh[imac]a' to save (Hiphil, a causative form, of y[=a]sha') + n[=a], a particle.] A Hebrew exclamation of praise to the Lord, or an invocation of blessings. "Hosanna to the Highest." --Milton. [1913 Webster] Hosanna to the Son of David. --Matt. xxi. 9. [1913 Webster]