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taw

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verb \ˈt\

Definition of TAW

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

Origin of TAW

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
First Known Use: before 12th century

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