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English word origin

Etymology of Howie

Etymology tree English Howard Proto-Germanic *-j-, *-ij- Proto-West Germanic *-i, *-ī Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English -ie English Howie From Howard + -ie.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
name

A diminutive of the male given name Howard.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Etymology tree English Howard Proto-Germanic *-j-, *-ij- Proto-West Germanic *-i, *-ī Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English -ie English Howie From Howard + -ie.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
name

A surname originating as a patronymic. · A locality in Special Area No. 2, southern Alberta, Canada, named by postmaster James Howie.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From a Middle English diminutive of Hugh.

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