First Known Use: 14th century
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1daub
verb \ˈdȯb, ˈdäb\
: to put something on something with quick, small motions
: to write (something) on a surface
: to lightly touch (something) usually with quick, small motions
Full Definition of DAUB
transitive verb
1
: to cover or coat with soft adhesive matter : plaster
2
: to coat with a dirty substance
3
a : to apply coloring material crudely to b : to apply (as paint) crudely
intransitive verb
1
archaic : to put on a false exterior
2
: to apply colors crudely
— daub·er noun
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Origin of DAUB
Middle English, from Anglo-French dauber
2daub
noun
: a small amount of something
Full Definition of DAUB
1
: material used to daub walls
2
: an act or instance of daubing
4
: a crude picture
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First Known Use of DAUB
15th century
DAUB[1] Defined for Kids
1daub
verb \ˈdȯb\
daubeddaub·ing
Definition of DAUB for Kids
: to cover with something soft and sticky <I daubed the wound with ointment.>
2daub
noun
Definition of DAUB for Kids
: a small amount of something <The child left daubs of paint on the easel.>
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