Cow, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Cowed (koud);; p. pr. & vb. n. Cowing.]
Etymology: [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.
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Cow (kou), n.
A chimney cap; a cowl
Cow, n.; pl. Cows (kouz); old pl. Kine (k.
1. The mature female of bovine animals.
2. The female of certain large mammals, as whales, seals, etc.
Cow, n.
(Mining)
A wedge, or brake, to check the motion of a machine or car; a chock. Knight.