DEWCLAW


Meaning of DEWCLAW in English

— dewclawed , adj.

/dooh"klaw', dyooh"-/ , n.

1. a functionless claw of some dogs, not reaching the ground in walking.

2. an analogous false hoof of deer, hogs, etc.

[ 1570-80; DEW + CLAW; cf. DEWLAP ]

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