haw


5haw

verb

Definition of HAW

verb imperative
—used as a direction to turn to the left — compare gee
intransitive verb
: to turn to the near or left side

Origin of HAW

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1777

Other Equestrian Terms

canter, cantle, curry, farrier, hunter, paddock, router, skirt, tack

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