noun
- Plural of howf; a haunt or favorite meeting place, especially a tavern or pub.
Usage: Scottish English; informal
Examples
- The old howfs in Edinburgh were popular meeting spots for writers and artists.
- He spent his evenings in the local howfs, catching up with friends.
- Those howfs have been part of the neighborhood for generations.
- The howfs served as informal community centers where people exchanged news and gossip.