Definition of taw
: to tan (skins) usually by a dry process (as with alum or salt)
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Origin and Etymology of taw
Middle English, to prepare (soil), taw, from Old English tawian to prepare, make; akin to Old High German zawjan to hasten, Goth taujan to do, make
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First Known Use: before 12th century
in the meaning defined above
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: the 23rd letter of the Hebrew alphabet — see Alphabet Table
Origin and Etymology of taw
Hebrew tāw, literally, mark, cross
Origin and Etymology of taw
origin unknown
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First Known Use: 1709
in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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1863
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