GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Down, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Downed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Downing.] To cause to go down; to make descend; to put down; to overthrow, as in wrestling; hence, to subdue; to bring down. [Archaic or Colloq.] “To down proud hearts.” Sir P. Sidney.
[1913 Webster]
I remember how you downed Beauclerk and Hamilton, the wits, once at our house. Madame D'Arblay.
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downed adj.
1. knocked down.
[WordNet 1.5]
2. (Football) touched to the ground, thus ending the play; -- of a football.
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