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thraw

3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) thraw (verb)
  2. 2) thraw (noun)
  3. dead thraw (noun)

1thraw

verb \ˈthrä\

Definition of THRAW

transitive verb
1
chiefly Scottish : to cause to twist or turn
2
chiefly Scottish : cross, thwart
intransitive verb
1
chiefly Scottish : twist, turn
2
chiefly Scottish : to be in disagreement

Origin of THRAW

Middle English — more at throw
First Known Use: before 12th century

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