Main Entry: ¹taw

Pronunciation: \ˈtȯ\

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English, to prepare (soil), taw, from Old English tawian to prepare, make; akin to Old High German zawjan to hasten, Gothic taujan to do, make

Date: before 12th century

: to tan (skins) usually by a dry process (as with alum or salt)