First Known Use: 13th century
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1daw
verb \ˈdȯ, ˈdä\
Definition of DAW
intransitive verb
chiefly Scottish : dawn
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Origin of DAW
Middle English, from Old English dagian; akin to Old High German tagēn to dawn, Old English dæg day
2daw
noun \ˈdȯ\
Definition of DAW
: jackdaw
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Origin of DAW
Middle English dawe; akin to Old High German taha jackdaw
First Known Use: 15th century
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