Main Entry: dow

Pronunciation: \ˈdau̇\

Function: intransitive verb

Inflected Form(s): dought \ˈdau̇t\ or dowed \ˈdau̇d\; dow·ing

Etymology: 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

Date: before 12th century

chiefly Scottish : to be able or capable