voe

/ vəʊ; vo /

noun

1. (in Orkney and Shetland) a small bay or narrow creek

Word History and Origins

Origin of voe¹

C17: from Old Norse vagr

Example Sentences

Are you surprised that you are unable to see the people of Voe?

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Peter pulled the bell, and coming back, tendered the check rather awkwardly to Miss De Voe.

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Miss De Voe smiled at Peter with a very nice look in her face.

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And there was a very big question mark in Miss De Voe's voice.

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Miss De Voe had slightly caught her breath while Peter hesitated.

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