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Pronunciation : Paw
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [OE. pawe, poue, OF. poe: cf. patte, LG. pote, D. poot, G. pfote.]
Definition : 1. The foot of a quadruped having claws, as the lion, dog, cat, etc.

2. The hand. [Jocose] Dryden. Paw clam (Zo?l.), the tridacna; -- so called because shaped like an animal's paw.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Paw
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To draw the forefoot along the ground; to beat or scrape with the forefoot. Job xxxix. 21.

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Paw
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 1. To pass the paw over; to stroke or handle with the paws; hence, to handle fondly or rudely.

2. To scrape or beat with the forefoot. His hot courser pawed the Hungarian plane. Tickell.

t. [imp. & p. p. Pawed; p. pr. & vb. n. Pawing.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913