Howdy
[ˈhaʊdi]Meaning
an informal English salutation, short for "how do ye?"
Background Story
Howdy is an informal salutation in English, used especially in the Southern United States. It began as a shortened form of the inquiry "How do ye?" and was first used in Southern England in the 18th century. The sources checked do not record it as a personal name.
Temperament
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