Daw
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɔː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Daw is a noun meaning A western jackdaw, Coloeus monedula, a passerine bird in the crow family (Corvidae), more commonly called jackdaw.
Meaning
A western jackdaw, Coloeus monedula, a passerine bird in the crow family (Corvidae), more commonly called jackdaw.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) An idiot, a simpleton; fool.
- (obsolete outside Scotland) To dawn.
- (obsolete) To wake (someone) up.
- (obsolete) To daunt; to terrify.
Example Sentences
The loud daw, his throat displaying, draws The whole assembly of his fellow daws.
[…] But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve For daws to peck at: I am not what I am.
‘Of course I do, you great daw.’ She kissed his beautiful mouth and moved his fringe out of his eyes.
A kind of choughs, Or thievish daws, sir, that have pick'd my purse Of eight score and ten pounds within these five weeks
Word Forms
- daws
- dawing
- dawed
Synonyms for daw
Depending on context, synonyms include jackdaw.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jackdaw, followup, dam, withal, dow, pagoda.
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