Define:Howp

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Etymology 1[eedit soorce]

Noun[eedit soorce]

howp

  1. (uncoontable) The belief or expectation that something wished for can or will happen.

Etymology 2[eedit soorce]

Verb[eedit soorce]

Howp

  1. (intransitive) Tae want something tae happen, wi a sense o expectation that it micht.