jow

[ jou, joh ]

noun

1. the ringing, tolling, or sound of a bell.

verb (used with object)

1. to ring or toll (a bell).
2. to hit or strike (especially the head).

verb (used without object)

1. to rock from side to side.

Word History and Origins

Origin of jow¹

1510–20; variant of joll (now dial.), Middle English jollen to strike < ?

Example Sentences

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From The Daily Beast

I thought of saying 'jeldy jow', but I couldn't remember what it meant, so I didn't say it.

From Project Gutenberg

Thån most êrost to ga ånd lêra, sêid-er owers ne mêi-t jow navt wysen wrde.

From Project Gutenberg

Hald hjam alond jow wåldich biste vm ra wither honk to fora.

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Jud is Friso jow rêd jêvar, men morne wil hi jow kåning wertha, til thju hi over jo alle rjuchta mei.

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Hwersa tha dêga vppa sin olderlôngste sind ånd thju svnne fon top skinth, then skinth se linrjucht vppa jow hole del.

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