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Howie

proper nounproper nounattested in dialogue

  • //ˈhaʊ.i//

A diminutive of the male given name Howard.

proper noun

  1. 1

    A diminutive of the male given name Howard.

Etymology

From Howard + -ie.

proper noun

  1. 1

    A surname originating as a patronymic.

  2. 2

    A locality in Special Area No. 2, southern Alberta, Canada, named by postmaster James Howie.

Etymology

From a Middle English diminutive of Hugh.

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