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    Paw , n. [OE. pawe, poue, OF. poe: cf. patte, LG. pote, D. poot, G. pfote.]
    1. The foot of a quadruped having claws, as the lion, dog, cat, etc.
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    2. The hand. [Jocose]
      Dryden.

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      Paw clam (Zool.), the tridacna; -- so called because shaped like an animal's paw.

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    Paw, v. i. To draw the forefoot along the ground; to beat or scrape with the forefoot.
    Job xxxix. 21.

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    Paw, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Pawed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Pawing.]
    1. To pass the paw over; to stroke or handle with the paws; hence, to handle fondly or rudely.
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    2. To scrape or beat with the forefoot.
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      His hot courser pawed the Hungarian plane.
      Tickell.

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