hovu

Norwegian Nynorsk

Noun

hovu n (definite singular hovuet, indefinite plural hovu, definite plural hovua)

1. (dialectal) pronunciation spelling of hovud
   • 1918, Ole Haugen-Flermoe, Stortingsgutane, Elverum: Bakken, page 61:

     Ør og tung i hovu la han seg, men fekk ikkje sova.

     Weary and heavy-headed he went to bed, but he couldn't sleep.