Defn: Howsoever. [Obs.]
HOWSOEVER
How`so*ev"er, adj. & conj. Etym: [How + so + ever.]
1. In what manner soever; to whatever degree or extent; however. I am glad he's come, howsoever he comes. Shak.
2. Although; though; however. [Obs.] Shak.
HOWVE
Howve, n.
Defn: A hood. See Houve. [Obs.]
HOX
Hox, v. t. Etym: [See Hock. sq. root.]
Defn: To hock; to hamstring. See Hock. [Obs.] Shak.
HOY
Hoy, n. Etym: [D. heu, or Flem. hui.] (Naut.)
Defn: A small coaster vessel, usually sloop-rigged, used in conveying
passengers and goods from place to place, or as a tender to larger
vessels in port.
The hoy went to London every week. Cowper.