howdy

Etymology 1
Shortened form of "how d'ye (do)" (i.e. how do you do).

Interjection

 * 1)  An informal greeting.

Verb

 * 1)  To greet informally, especially by saying "howdy"

Etymology 2
en

Noun

 * 1)  A wife.
 * 2)  A midwife.