daw

[ daw ]

noun

1. jackdaw.
2. Obsolete. simpleton; fool.

daw

/ dɔː /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of daw¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of daw¹

C15: related to Old High German taha

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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