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    Crow (krō), v. i. [imp. Crew (krṳ) or Crowed (krōd); p. p. Crowed (Crown (krōn), Obs.); p. pr. & vb. n. Crowing.] [AS. crāwan; akin to D. kraijen, G.  krähen, cf. Lith.  groti to croak. √24. Cf.  Crake.]
    1. To make the shrill sound characteristic of a cock, either in joy, gayety, or defiance. “The cock had crown.” Bayron.

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    The morning cock crew loud. Shak.

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    2. To shout in exultation or defiance; to brag.

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    3. To utter a sound expressive of joy or pleasure.

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    The sweetest little maid,

    That ever crowed for kisses. Tennyson.

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    To crow over, to exult over a vanquished antagonist.

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    Sennacherib crowing over poor Jerusalem. Bp. Hall.

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