Hoppo

At Amoy, as in most other ports in China, the customs are under the direction of a single mandarin, called the Hoppo, or Hoppou.

A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 10 Arranged in systematic order: Forming a complete history of the origin and progress of navigation, discovery, and commerce, by sea and land, from the earliest ages to the present time. Robert Kerr 1784

Bombardier Hopson, known as "Hoppo" to his colleagues, leaves behind his mother Lynn, partner Eleanor and their three-month-old daughter Amelia.

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Bombardier Hopson, known as "Hoppo" to his colleagues, leaves behind his mother Lynn, partner Eleanor and their three-month-old daughter Amelia.

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Tonight I think a little drinking game may be in order, inspired @Hoppo in the earlier comment box, whereby we must all swig from the Stein of Cringe every time one of our contenders mentions the war, speaks in ze comedy 'Allo 'Allo accent, or indulges in any lazy German stereotyping involving sausages, beer, sun loungers, efficiency, nudity etc.

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The Hoppo unrolled a paper and, under the light of a lantern held by a guard, began to read in a high-pitched voice.

Tai-Pan Clavell, James 1966

They knew that ceremony gained them much face and made the Hoppo lose face.

Tai-Pan Clavell, James 1966

The Hoppo stayed in his chair, but he called out to them imperiously.

Tai-Pan Clavell, James 1966

“Hear Devil Hoppo have Co-hong by troat,” Struan said.

Tai-Pan Clavell, James 1966

“Send Ah Gip to the Hoppo,” she said at once and went back to stirring the pot.

Tai-Pan Clavell, James 1966

The Hoppo had relaxed the order withdrawing all the servants.

Tai-Pan Clavell, James 1966