hohful

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Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From hoga (fear, worry, trial, effort) +‎ -ful and/or hogu (care, trouble) +‎ -ful.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈxox.ful/, [ˈhox.ful]

Adjective

hohful

  1. careful
  2. thoughtful, prudent
  3. anxious, troubled
  4. mournful, sad
  5. persistent, persevering

Declension

Descendants

  • Middle English: hoȝhefull, hoghfull
    • English: houghful, howful