thraw I. \ˈthrȯ\verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Middle English thrawen, from Old English thrāwan transitive verb 1.chiefly Scotland: to cause to twist or turn 2.chiefly Scotland: cross, thwart intransitive verb 1.chiefly Scotland: twist, turn 2.chiefly Scotland: to be in disagreement II. noun (-s) 1.chiefly Scotland: twist, turn 2.chiefly Scotland: ill humor, anger