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It is not only important, but, in a degree necessary, that the people of this country, should have an American Dictionary of the English language; for, although the body of the language is the same as in England, and it is desirable to perpetuate that sameness, yet some differences must exist. Language is the expression of ideas; and if the people of one country cannot preserve an identity of ideas, they cannot retain an identity of language. |
CHAW, v.t.
CHAW, n.
To
grind with the teeth] to masticate, as food in eating; to chew,
as the cud; to champ, as the bit.
The trampling steed, with gold and purple
trapped, To ruminate in thought; to consider;
to keep the mind working upon; to brood over.
Dryden.
A word formerly in good use, but now regarded as vulgar. As much as is
put in the mouth at once; a chew; a quid.
[Law] The jaw.
[Obs.] Spenser.
Chaw bacon, a rustic; a bumpkin; a lout. (Law) -- Chaw tooth, a grinder. (Law) | ||||||||