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howel

Today it means: A plane-like tool used by coopers for smoothing and chamfering their work, especially the inside of casks. Full definition →

Welsh Hywel

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howel · noun, verb¹

From the same source as German Hobel. Related to Danish høvl and Swedish hyvel.

Howel · proper noun²

Welsh · derived fromHywel
English todayHowel

From Welsh Hywel.

Words from the same roots

WelshHywel all →

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