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hov

[hoːv]

noun

LanguageFaroese

Meaning
  1. temple (with reference to pre-Christian Norse religion)
  2. court
  3. temple
  4. A historical building used for worship in pre-Christian Norse religion or a formal court.
Examples

Tey fóru at byggja eitt hov.

They began to build a temple.

Pronunciationhoːv

Part of speechnoun

Usage notePrimarily used in historical contexts referring to ancient Norse culture.

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