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chained_bear commented on the word hoaves
Archaic (or just bizarre) plural of oaf, if I had to guess. Usage:
"'Killick has been polishing the silver,' observed Stephen.
"'And only half done and my mates always needing an eye on them, heavy handed hoaves liable to scratch it something cruel.'"
--Patrick O'Brian, The Thirteen Gun Salute, 277
March 5, 2008
sionnach commented on the word hoaves
Then there's the miracle of the hoaves and knishes.
March 5, 2008
john commented on the word hoaves
Ha! Sounds tasty--I know what I'm having for lunch tomorrow. A knish I can find. Not sure where the hoave vendors hang out.
March 5, 2008