dow

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verb

ˈdau̇ 

dought ˈdau̇t  or dowed ˈdau̇d  ; dowing

intransitive verb

chiefly Scotland

: to be able or capable

Dow

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noun

ˈdau̇ 

: dow jones average

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English dow, deih have worth, am able, from Old English dēah, dēag; akin to Old High German toug is worthy, is useful — more at doughty

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1949, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing dow

• Dow Jones average
• the Dow
• the Dow-Jones Industrial Average