I. ˈjau̇, ˈjō verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: alteration of jowl (IV)
transitive verb
1. dialect Britain : to give a blow to : strike
2. dialect Britain : to cause (a bell) to ring or toll
intransitive verb
dialect Britain , of a bell : toll , ring
II. noun
( -s )
chiefly Scotland : stroke , knock , toll
and every jow the dead bell gave cried woe to Barbara Allen — Barbara Allen