Middle English (northern) holl hollow place, from Old English hol, from hol, adjective, hollow — more at hole
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
“Howe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/howe. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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