pow
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1pow

noun \ˈpō, ˈpa\

Definition of POW

: head, poll

Origin of POW

alteration of poll
First Known Use: circa 1500

2pow

noun \ˈpa\

Definition of POW

: a sound of a blow or explosion

Origin of POW

imitative
First Known Use: 1881

POW

noun \ˌpē-(ˌ)ō-ˈdə-bəl-(ˌ)yü, -bə-(ˌ)yü; -ˈdəb-(ˌ)yü\

Definition of POW

First Known Use of POW

circa 1919

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