English word jaw comes from Proto-Germanic *kawǭ
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *kawǭ | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| *chawe | Middle English (enm) | |
| geowe | Middle English (enm) | |
| jaw | English (eng) | (figuratively) Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; especially plural, the mouth or way of entrance.. (nautical) The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast.. (slang) Axle guard.. (slang, dated) Impudent or abusive talk.. (snooker) The curved part of the cushion marking the entry to the pocket.. A notch or opening.. A [...] |