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daw

[ daw ]

noun

  1. Obsolete. simpleton; fool.


daw

/ dɔː /

noun

  1. an archaic, dialect, or poetic name for a jackdaw


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Word History and Origins

Origin of daw1

1400–50; late Middle English dawe; compare Old High German taha

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Word History and Origins

Origin of daw1

C15: related to Old High German taha

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Example Sentences

He flung opn Mr. Dawkins's door, shouting out, "Daw my old buck, how are you?"

Unless you'll drop through the Chimney like a Daw, or force a breach i'th' windows: you may untile the house, 'tis possible.

You can put lots of straw down, like Margery Daw, and that always looks so interesting.

"You behold, Mungo, the daw in borrowed plumes," said Count Victor as the door was being barred again.

"I hope the daw felt more comfortable than I do in mine," and he ruefully surveyed his apparel.

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