variants or howf
Scotland

Word History

Etymology

Dutch hof enclosure; akin to Old English hof enclosure, and perhaps to hufil hill

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of howff was in 1711

Dictionary Entries Near howff

Cite this Entry

“Howff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/howff. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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