awa

[ uh-waw, uh-wah ]

/ əˈwɔ, əˈwɑ /

adverb Scot.

away.

Nearby words

avulsion fracture, avuncular, avunculate, aw, aw-shucks, awa, awa', awacs, await, awaji, awake

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Examples from the Web for awa

But well sune put out that light, he whispered to his companion; awa and bring in a half-mutchkin.
The History of Burke and Hare|George Mac Gregor
Feyther's deid o' his dropsy, and Alec and me's awa' to Canady this day fortnight.
The Judge|Rebecca West
I've tried to terrify them awa; but they come aye back again.
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 18|Alexander Leighton
What's best in her, whan the vera best's awa, may turn to be her greatest danger.
Salted With Fire|George MacDonald

I think whiles I'm jist like are o' them 'at ye ca' deid: I'm no awa; I'm only deid!
Heather and Snow|George MacDonald

British Dictionary definitions for awa

AWA

abbreviation for

Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd

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