jow

[ jou, joh ]

/ dʒaʊ, dʒoʊ /

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noun

the ringing, tolling, or sound of a bell.

verb (used with object)

to ring or toll (a bell).

to hit or strike (especially the head).

verb (used without object)

to rock from side to side.

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Origin of jow

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

Cast: Aimee Teegarden, Matt Lanter, Grey Damon, Chelsea Gilligan, Greg Finley, Malese Jow, Natalie Hall, Titus Makin Jr.
Fall-Winter TV Preview: Snap Judgments of 2013–14’s New Shows|Jace Lacob, Kevin Fallon|July 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I thought of saying 'jeldy jow', but I couldn't remember what it meant, so I didn't say it.
Following the Equator, Complete|Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
Thån most êrost to ga ånd lêra, sêid-er owers ne mêi-t jow navt wysen wrde.
The Oera Linda Book|Anonymous
Hald hjam alond jow wåldich biste vm ra wither honk to fora.
The Oera Linda Book|Anonymous

Jud is Friso jow rêd jêvar, men morne wil hi jow kåning wertha, til thju hi over jo alle rjuchta mei.
The Oera Linda Book|Anonymous
Hwersa tha dêga vppa sin olderlôngste sind ånd thju svnne fon top skinth, then skinth se linrjucht vppa jow hole del.
The Oera Linda Book|Anonymous