To turn to the off side, or from the driver (
i.e., in the United States, to the right side); -- said of cattle, or a team; used most frequently in the imperative, often with
off, by drivers of oxen, in directing their teams, and opposed to
haw, or
hoi. [
1913 Webster]
" In England, the teamster walks on the right-hand side of the cattle; in the United States, on the left-hand side. In all cases, however, gee means to turn from the driver, and haw to turn toward him."
[1913 Webster]