blaw

verb

blawed; blawn ˈblȯn How to pronounce blaw (audio) ; blawing ˈblȯ(-)iŋ How to pronounce blaw (audio)
chiefly Scotland
: blow

Word History

Etymology

Middle English (northern dialect) blawen, from Old English blāwan

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blaw was before the 12th century

Dictionary Entries Near blaw

Cite this Entry

“Blaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blaw. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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