Definitions for Dows

Dows dow

Spelling: [dou, doh]
IPA: /daʊ, doʊ/

Dows is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 26 anagrams from letters in Dows (dosw).

Definitions for Dows

noun

  1. dhow.
  2. any of various types of sailing vessels used by Arabs on the east African, Arabian, and Indian coasts, generally lateen-rigged on two or three masts.

verb (used without object)

  1. to be able.
  2. to thrive; prosper; do well.

Origin of Dows

before 900; Middle English dowen, doghen, Old English dugan to be worthy; cognate with German taugen; cf. doughty

Examples for Dows

The dows' pew, being nearer to the entrance than the Reeds', gave up its occupants first.

The quarters were half a mile from the dows' dwelling—which was two miles away.

His small office was in the rear of Mrs. Ely's residence which stood on the ground where the dows and Ely block now is.

It was the entrance of the dows party, Miss Sally well to the fore.

A fire was now opened by the whole squadron, directed to the four dows.

Mrs. dows declares she has ridden the most fiery of steeds and taken them over the most dangerous jumps.

His small office was in the rear of Mrs. Ely's residence, which stood on the ground where the dows & Ely block now is.

Capital Skates (Mackenzie King Bridge) and dows Lake Pavilion offer skate hire, Monday to Sunday, 9am/10am–10pm.

Word Value for Dows
Scrable

8

Words with friends

8

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