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cow

1. cow \'kau.\ \-e-\ n [ME cou, fr. OE cu-; akin to OHG kuo cow, L bos 
   head] of cattle, Gk bous, Skt go 1: the mature female of cattle (genus Bos) 
   or of any animal the male  of which is called bull (as the moose) 2: a 
   domestic bovine animal regardless of sex or age  - cowy aj
2. cow vt [alter. of coll (to poll)] chiefly Scot  : to cut short : POLL 
3. cow vt [prob. of scand origin; akin to dan kue to subdue] : to 
   intimidate with threats or show of strength DAUNT