2. The female of certain large mammals, as whales, seals, etc.
Cow
(Cow), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Cowed (koud);; p. pr. & vb. n. Cowing.] [Cf. Icel. kuga, Sw. kufva
to check, subdue, Dan. kue. Cf. Cuff, v. t.] To depress with fear; to daunt the spirits or courage
of; to overawe.
To vanquish a people already cowed.
Shak.
THe French king was cowed.
J. R. Green.
Cow
(Cow), n. [Prob. from same root as cow, v. t.] (Mining) A wedge, or brake, to check the motion
of a machine or car; a chock. Knight.