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† to-ˈchew, v. Obs. [OE. tocéowan, f. to-2 + céowan to chew. So MHG. zerkiuwen.] trans. To chew to pieces; to tear with the teeth.
c1000ælfric Hom. II. 270 Þæt husel is..betwux toðum tocowen. a1225Ancr. R. 202 Þes laste bore hweolp..to⁓cheoweð & to-uret Godes milde milce. a1240Sawles Warde in Cott. Hom. 251 Oðer hwile [devils] torendeð ham & to cheoweð ham euch greot. |