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hawseOne entry found. Main Entry: hawse Pronunciation: \ˈhȯz\ Function: noun Etymology: alteration of Middle English halse, from Old Norse hals neck, hawse; akin to Old English heals, neck — more at collar Date: 14th century 1 a : the part of a ship's bow that contains the hawseholes b : hawsehole
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