GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Jowl , n. [For older chole, chaul, AS. ceaft jaw. Cf. Chaps.] The cheek; the jaw. [Written also jole, choule, chowle, and geoule.]
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   Cheek by jowl, with the cheeks close together; side by side; in close proximity. “I will go with thee cheek by jole.” Shak. “ Sits cheek by jowl.” 
   Dryden.
   
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2.       
   Jowl, v. t. To throw, dash, or knock. [Obs.]
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   How the knave jowls it to the ground.
   Shak.
   
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