First Known Use: 14th century
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1bowed
adjective \ˈbau̇d\
Definition of BOWED
1
: bent downward and forward <listened with bowed heads>
2
: having the back and head inclined
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Origin of BOWED
past participle of 1bow
2bowed
adjective \ˈbōd\
Definition of BOWED
: furnished with or shaped like a bow
Origin of BOWED
partly from 3bow + -ed; partly from past participle of 4bow
First Known Use: 15th century
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