Definition of "Howe" :

noun: United States inventor who built early sewing machines and won suits for patent infringement against other manufacturers (including Isaac M. Singer) (1819-1867)

noun: United States feminist who was active in the women's suffrage movement (1819-1910)

noun: Canadian hockey player who holds the record for playing the most games (born 1928)

noun: United States editor (1920-1993)