CHAW
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Chaw (?), 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.
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The trampling steed, with gold and purple trapped,
Chawing the foamy bit, there fiercely stood.
Surrey.
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2. To ruminate in thought; to consider; to keep the mind working upon; to brood over. Dryden.
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A word formerly in good use, but now regarded as vulgar.
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Chaw, n. [See Chaw, v. t.] 1. As much as is put in the mouth at once; a chew; a quid. [Law]
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2. [Cf. Jaw.] The jaw. [Obs.] Spenser.
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Chaw bacon, a rustic; a bumpkin; a lout. (Law) -- Chaw tooth, a grinder. (Law)
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