Defn: Be it as it may; nevertheless; notwithstanding; although;
albeit; yet; but; however.
The Moor — howbeit that I endure him not -Is of a constant, loving,
noble nature. Shak.
HOWDAH
How"dah, n. Etym: [Ar. hawdaj.]
Defn: A seat or pavilion, generally covered, fastened on the back of an elephant, for the rider or riders. [Written also houdah.]
HOWDY
How"dy, n. Etym: [Scot., also houdy- wife. Of uncertain origin; cf.
OSw. jordgumma; or perh. fr. E. how d'ye.]
Defn: A midwife. [Prov. Eng.]
HOWEL
How"el, n.
Defn: A tool used by coopers for smoothing and chamfering rheir work, especially the inside of casks.
HOWEL
How"el, v. t.
Defn: To smooth; to plane; as, to howel a cask.
HOWELL
How"ell, n.