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dow - What does it mean?

Definition of 'dow'

English

Etymology 1

(etyl) dugan'', from (etyl) . Cognate with Dutch ''deugen'', German ''taugen'', Swedish ''duga .

Verb

  • (obsolete) To be worth.
  • (obsolete) To be of use, have value.
  • To have the strength for, to be able to.
  • To thrive, prosper.
  • Etymology 2

    From (etyl) douer'', from (etyl) ''dotare .

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To furnish with a dower; to endow.
  • Etymology 3

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • Anagrams

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    Similar to 'dow'

    dew, dhow, daw, dauw