What does "chaw" mean?

Chaw: To ruminate in thought; to consider; to keep the mind working upon; to brood over. Dryden. Note: A word formerly in good use, but now regarded as vulgar.

Additional senses

  1. 2.As much as is put in the mouth at once; a chew; a quid. [Law]
  2. 3.Etym: [Cf. Jaw.] The jaw. [Obs.] Spenser. Chaw bacon, a rustic; a bumpkin; a lout. (Law) -- Chaw tooth, a grinder. (Law)

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