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tawer

noun (1)
taw·er | \ˈtȯ(ə)r, ˈtȯə\
plural -s

Definition of tawer 

(Entry 1 of 2)

: one that taws skins : a dresser of white leather

tawer

noun (2)
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Definition of tawer (Entry 2 of 2)

: one that shoots marbles

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History and Etymology for tawer

Noun (1)

Middle English, from tawen to taw + -er

Noun (2)

taw entry 3 + -er

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