transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈdau̇ ]
intransitive verb
( dought ˈdau̇t ; or dowed ˈdau̇d ; dow·ing )
Etymology: Middle English dow, deih have worth, am able, from Old English dēah, dēag; akin to Old High German toug is worthy, is useful — more at doughty
Date: before 12th century
chiefly Scottish : to be able or capable