Hawd

Hawd

HAWD hɔːd
Verb

Hold, stop “wanty hawd that?”

Example Sentences

"Hawd that for me."
"Hawd on a minute!"

Etymology & History

Scots pronunciation of "hold." From Old English "haldan." Used in phrases like "hawd yer wheesht" (be quiet) and "hawd on" (wait).

Word Details

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Region
Scotland
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Era
Medieval
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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