howf

howf: I. noun or howff \\ˈhəu̇f\ (-s)
Etymology: Dutch hof enclosure, burial ground, garden, resort; akin to Old English hof enclosure, court, dwelling, temple, Old High German, court, garden, landed property, Old Norse, enclosure, roofed temple, Old English hȳf beehive — more at hive

1. chiefly Scotland : a dwelling place

2. chiefly Scotland : an accustomed haunt or resort; specifically : a favorite tavern
II. intransitive verb or howff \\“\ (-ed/-ing/-s)
1. Scotland

a. : to take up one's abode : lodge

b. : to make frequent visits

2. Scotland : to take shelter

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howff or howf «howf, hohf», noun, verb. Scottish.

–n.

a place of resort; haunt.

–v.i.

to have one's haunt.

╂[apparently < Howff, a burial ground at Dundee, Scotland, and a meeting place for tradesmen]

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