Meaning

(transitive, obsolete) To prepare or dress, as hemp, by beating; to tew..

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive, obsolete) To prepare or dress, as hemp, by beating; to tew.
2. (transitive, by extension) To beat; to scourge.
3. (transitive) To dress and prepare, as the skins of sheep, lambs, goats, and kids, for gloves, etc., by imbuing them with alum, salt, and other agents, for softening and bleaching them.
4. (obsolete) Tawed leather.
5. A favorite marble in the game of marbles.
6. A line or mark from which the players begin a game of marbles.
7. (square dancing) A dance partner.
8. A favorite person; beloved, partner, spouse.

Example Sentences

Near the timberyard a squatted child at marbles, alone, shooting the taw with a cunnythumb.

Walk around your corner; see-saw around your taw.

Swans vpon the Streame to tawe me

Word Forms

• taws
• tawing
• tawed
• tav
• taf
• tau
• tawe

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When Should You Use Taw?

Use taw when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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