Howth

English

Etymology

From Old Norse hǫfuð (“head(land)”). Doublet of cape, capo, caput, chef, chief, and head.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /hoʊθ/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Proper noun

Howth

  1. A coastal village in Fingal, County Dublin, Ireland (Irish grid ref O 2839).
  2. A coastal locality in Central Coast council area, northern Tasmania, Australia.
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