Hovel

n. [Cf. W. hogyl, hogl, hogldy, hovel, shed, A-S. hôf, palace, house, cave, den, and Prov. Eng. hove, to take shelter, hew, shelter, home.]

1. An open shed for sheltering cattle, protecting produce, &c., from the weather. Brande.
2. A poor cottage; a small, mean house.