Hoose

Hoose

HOOS huːs
Noun

House “it’s in ma hoose.”

Example Sentences

"Come tae ma hoose."
"It's in the hoose."

Etymology & History

Scots pronunciation of "house." The "oo" vowel sound is characteristic of Scots. Standard Scots word used since medieval times.

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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