awa
adverb
away.
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awa
1 American
[uh-waw, uh-wah]
/ əˈwɔ, əˈwɑ /
adverb
Scot.
awa
2
American
[ah-vuh]
/ ˈɑ və /
noun
Hawaii.
awa,
plural
awas
plural
AWA
1
British
abbreviation
awa'
2
British
/ əˈwɔː /
adverb
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Etymology
Origin of awa1
First recorded in 1810–20
Origin of awa2
First recorded in 1900–05; from Hawaiian; compare Fijian yawa, Tahitian ava
Example Sentences
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We're puttin' on a wee drap o' music an' drama, ye ken," explained a kilted Scot, "but yer no' gettin' awa' wi' it all as a gift .
From Time Magazine Archive
The auld folk, the young folk, the wee anes, an' a', A hunder years' hame birds are harried awa', Are harried an' hameless, whatever winds blaw, Och hey, Kinreen o' the Dee! &c.
From Mr. Punch in the Highlands by Various
“Run awa’, lassie, with the lave o’ the bairns,” said Miss Jean.
From The Twa Miss Dawsons by Robertson, Margaret M. (Margaret Murray)
"Oh God, hae mercy on me, a sinner; and tak awa' frae me this transgression, that I may lift up my voice in the tabernacle without fear or trembling!"
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 21 by Leighton, Alexander
Willie he was scarce awa', And the lady put to bed, When in and came her father dear: "Make haste, and busk the bride."
From English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II (of 8) by Various
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