Howth

English

Etymology

From Old Norse hǫfuð (“head(land)”). Doublet of cape, capo, caput, chef, chief, and head.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /hoʊθ/

• Audio (Southern England):

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Proper noun

Howth

1. A coastal village in Fingal, County Dublin, Ireland (Irish grid ref O 2839).
2. A coastal locality in Central Coast council area, northern Tasmania, Australia.