Meanings
proper noun
- A surname originating as a patronymic.
Origin
From a medieval diminutive of the given name Hugh.
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APA
Howchin. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Howchin
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Howchin,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Howchin.
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