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a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling
  • refugees living in crowded hovels

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The first known use of hovel was in the 15th century

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“Hovel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hovel. Accessed 24 Sep. 2020.

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