English word maw comes from Proto-Germanic *magô (Stomach.), Proto-Germanic *magaz (Able, strong, capable.), Proto-Germanic *maiwijaną
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| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *magô | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Stomach. |
| *magaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Able, strong, capable. |
| *maiwijaną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| *maiwaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Gull, seagull. |
| maga | Old English (ang) | Maw. Stomach. |
| mǣw | Old English (ang) | |
| maȝe | Middle English (enm) | |
| maw | English (eng) | (archaic) The stomach, especially of an animal.. Any large, insatiable or perilous opening.. Appetite; inclination.. The upper digestive tract (where food enters the body), especially the mouth and jaws of a fearsome and ravenous creature. |