Definitions

1. noun

A Dutch surname, occupational name for a carpenter or a maker of hovels.

“He researched his ancestors and found that they were originally Hoff craftsmen.”

2. noun

A variant of hough, a hill or mound, especially one formed by glacial erosion.

“The hoff in the distance was a popular spot for hiking.”

3. proper noun

Name of a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

“Hoff is a charming village with many historic buildings.”