daut
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of daut
First recorded in 1490–1500; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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Aitac eman daut dotia, Neuria, neuria, neuria; Urdeño bat bere cherriekin, Oilo corroca bere chituekin, Tipula corda hayekin.
From Basque Legends With an Essay on the Basque Language by Webster, Wentworth
O gin that flower war in my breast,5 For the love I bear the laddie; I wad kiss it, and I wad clap it, And daut it for Andrew Lammie.
From English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II (of 8) by Various
Ye maun daut her a wee, she's unco tired!' she said, and seating herself on a stool, went on with the darning of the stocking.
From Heather and Snow by MacDonald, George
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