pow

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  1. A Scotch form of poll. But now your brow is beld, John, Your locks are like the snaw; But blessings on your frosty pow, John Anderson, my jo. Burns, John Anderson.
  2. A variant of pooh. Vir. The gods grant them true! Vol. True! pow, wow. Shak., Cor., ii. 1. 157.

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  • The Italian officers called for a pow-wow and discussed the matter at length while Brinker pleaded humbly for the oil one minute, then losing his temper the next, arrogantly demanded it. —  Grey Wolf, Grey Sea
  • “Ka-pow,” she said, the “gun” kicking back as she pretended to shoot the recorder. —  Lisa Jackson - Shiver
  • Unless retailers sit down for a pow-wow and agree on a markdown schedule, there's going to be variation in prices. —  Get Elastic Ecommerce Blog
  • He's the exploit-o-pow, his entire career based on his heroically getting ..... shot down. —  Top Stories - Google News
  • And then suddenly and without warning, just like that, pow, the first Mets homer of the season is hit by none other than The Magical Murph for a 1-0 —  Archie Bunker's Army
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