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Definition of Maw

1. Noun. Informal terms for the mouth.

Definition of Maw

1. n. A gull.

2. n. A stomach; the receptacle into which food is taken by swallowing; in birds, the craw; -- now used only of the lower animals, exept humorously or in contempt.

3. n. An old game at cards.

Definition of Maw

1. to mow [v MAWED, MAWN, MAWING, MAWS] - See also: mow

Medical Definition of Maw

1. A gull. See: Mew a gull. 1. A stomach; the receptacle into which food is taken by swallowing; in birds, the craw; now used only of the lower animals, exept humorously or in contempt. "Bellies and maws of living creatures." (Bacon) 2. Appetite; inclination. "Unless you had more maw to do me good." (Beau. & Fl) Fish maw. See Fish. Origin: OE. Mawe, AS. Maga stomach; akin to D. Maag, OHG. Mago, G. Magen, Icel. Magi, Sw. Mage, Dan. Mave. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Maw

mavens maverick mavericks mavie mavies mavin mavins mavis mavis mavises

mavourneen mavourneens mavournin mavournins maw (current term) maw (current term) mawbound mawed mawing mawk

mawkier mawkiest mawkin mawkins mawkish mawkishly mawkishness mawkishnesses mawks mawky

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