First Known Use: before 12th century
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dow
verb \ˈdau̇\
dought \ˈdau̇t\ or dowed \ˈdau̇d\ dow·ing
Definition of DOW
intransitive verb
chiefly Scottish : to be able or capable
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Origin of DOW
Middle English dow, deih have worth, am able, from Old English dēah, dēag; akin to Old High German toug is worthy, is useful — more at doughty
Dow
noun \ˈdau̇\
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First Known Use of DOW
1949
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