thraw

1 of 2

verb

thrawed; thrawing; thraws

transitive verb

1
chiefly Scotland : to cause to twist or turn
2
chiefly Scotland : cross, thwart

intransitive verb

1
chiefly Scotland : twist, turn
2
chiefly Scotland : to be in disagreement

thraw

2 of 2

noun

1
chiefly Scotland : twist, turn
2
chiefly Scotland : ill humor

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English — more at throw entry 1

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

1513, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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Cite this Entry

“Thraw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thraw. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.

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