voe

/ (vəʊ, Scottish vo) /

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noun

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

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SHALL WE PLAY A "SHALL" VS. "SHOULD" CHALLENGE?

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Which form is used to state an obligation or duty someone has?

shall

should

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Word Origin for voe

C17: from Old Norse vagr

Words nearby voe

VOD, vodcasting, vodka, Vodou, Vodun, voe, voema, voetsek, voetstoots, vog, Vogel

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How to use voe in a sentence

Are you surprised that you are unable to see the people of Voe?
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz|L. Frank Baum
Peter pulled the bell, and coming back, tendered the check rather awkwardly to Miss De Voe.
The Honorable Peter Stirling and What People Thought of Him|Paul Leicester Ford
Miss De Voe smiled at Peter with a very nice look in her face.
The Honorable Peter Stirling and What People Thought of Him|Paul Leicester Ford
And there was a very big question mark in Miss De Voe's voice.
The Honorable Peter Stirling and What People Thought of Him|Paul Leicester Ford

Miss De Voe had slightly caught her breath while Peter hesitated.
The Honorable Peter Stirling and What People Thought of Him|Paul Leicester Ford