Chapter Patterer to Paw of P by Webster's Dictionary (1913 Edition)

Paw
(Paw), v. i. To draw the forefoot along the ground; to beat or scrape with the forefoot. Job xxxix. 21.

Paw
(Paw), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Pawed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Pawing.]

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.

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