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(), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Chawed (); p. pr. & vb. n.Chawing.] [See Chew.] 1. To grind with the teeth; to masticate, as food in eating; to chew, as the cud; to champ, as the bit. The trampling steed, with gold and purple trapped, Chawing the foamy bit, there fiercely stood. Surrey. 2. To ruminate in thought; to consider; to keep the mind working upon; to brood over. Dryden. A word formerly in good use, but now regarded as vulgar. Chaw n.[See Chaw, v. t.] 1. As much as is put in the mouth at once; a chew; a quid. [Law] 2. [Cf. Jaw.] The jaw. [Obs.] Spenser. Chaw bacon, a rustic; a bumpkin; a lout. (Law) Chaw tooth, a grinder. (Law) スポンサード リンク
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