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cowedly
cow 1 C0706100 (kou)n.1. The mature female of cattle of the genus Bos.2. The mature female of certain other large animals, such as elephants, moose, or whales.3. A domesticated bovine of either sex or any age.Idioms: have a cow Slang To become amazed, angered, or upset: He had a cow when he saw the mess we made. till the cows come home Informal For a very long time; indefinitely: They could argue till the cows come home and still not reach an agreement.
[Middle English cou, from Old English cū; see gwou- in Indo-European roots.]
cow′y adj.
cow 2 C0706100 (kou)tr.v. cowed, cow·ing, cows To frighten or subdue with threats or a show of force. See Synonyms at intimidate.
[Probably of Scandinavian origin.]
cow′ed·ly (-ĭd-lē) adv.cowedly (ˈkaʊdlɪ) advin a cowed or frightened mannerEncyclopediaSeecowLegalSeeCow |