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词汇 quaw
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Definition of quaw in English:

quaw

noun kwɔː
Irish English, Scottish, Northern
  • A quagmire; (occasionally) marshy ground. Also more fully "†quawmire".

Origin

Late 15th century; earliest use found in Andrew of Wyntoun (c1350–c1422), prior of St Serf's, Lochleven, and historian. Origin uncertain; perhaps ultimately imitative. Perhaps related to the first element of quallmire or quamire; compare discussion at quagmire.

Definition of quaw in US English:

quaw

nounkwɔː
Irish English, Scottish, Northern
  • A quagmire; (occasionally) marshy ground. Also more fully "†quawmire".

Origin

Late 15th century; earliest use found in Andrew of Wyntoun (c1350–c1422), prior of St Serf's, Lochleven, and historian. Origin uncertain; perhaps ultimately imitative. Perhaps related to the first element of quallmire or quamire; compare discussion at quagmire.

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