Definition of "daw" in English

noun

1. A western jackdaw, Coloeus monedula, a passerine bird in the crow family (Corvidae), more commonly called jackdaw.

2. (obsolete) An idiot, a simpleton; fool.

verb

1. (obsolete outside Scotland) To dawn.

2. (obsolete) To wake (someone) up.

3. (obsolete) To daunt; to terrify.