howdie
[ hou-dee, ou-; hoh-dee, oh-dee ]
/ ˈhaʊ di, ˈaʊ-; ˈhoʊ di, ˈoʊ di /
noun Scot. and North England Slang.
a midwife.
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Origin of howdie
Origin uncertain
Words nearby howdie
Howard, how are you?, howbeit, how come?, howdah, howdie, how do, how does that grab you?, how do you do, howdy, howe
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Example sentences from the Web for howdie
If our old servants are still with you, say howdie to them for me.
Old Times in Dixie Land|Caroline E. MerrickSo Tammy and I had to oxter her out between us, and deliver the howdie herself—safe in at her own door.
The Life of Mansie Wauch|David Macbeth MoirI ran up and down like mad for the Howdie, and at last brought her trotting along with me by the lug.
The Life of Mansie Wauch|David Macbeth Moir