awn

Example Sentences

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A thin film it leaves behind makes the awn an even better spot for condensation, making water collection yet more efficient.

From Washington Post • Jun. 7, 2016

He at one point invoked the excesses of “King Jahge,” a tyrant who “made judges dependent awn his will alone.”

From Slate • Jan. 5, 2015

I cannot see it fer me life,    What it’s to do wi thee; Go mind thi awn affairs, oud Nick,    An nivver thee heed me.”

From Random Rhymes and Rambles by Wright, William Aldis

Doant sport abaht an’ wagers bet, But mind an’ shun that foolish set At cannut mak ther awn ta fet,             Thaw shame ta say it.

From Random Rhymes and Rambles by Wright, William Aldis

Destitute of a beard or awn; as, bald wheat.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah