tawer

1 of 2

noun (1)

taw·​er

ˈtȯ(ə)r,

ˈtȯə

plural -s

: one that taws skins : a dresser of white leather

tawer

2 of 2

noun (2)

"

: one that shoots marbles

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from tawen to taw + -er

Noun (2)

taw entry 3 + -er

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