HOWDY
Meaning of HOWDY in English
interj.
Pronunciation: ' hau ̇ -d ē
Function: interjection
Etymology: alteration of how do ye
Date: 1712
― used to express greeting
– howdy verb
Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.
Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.
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