taw

To prepare or dress, as hemp, by beating; to tew.

To beat; to scourge.

To dress and prepare, as the skins of sheep, lambs, goats, and kids, for gloves, etc., by imbuing them with alum, salt, and other agents, for softening and bleaching them.

To dress and prepare, as the skins of sheep, lambs, goats, and kids, for gloves, etc., by imbuing them with alum, salt, and other agents, for softening and bleaching them.

Tawed leather.

A favorite marble in the game of marbles.

Near the timberyard a squatted child at marbles, alone, shooting the taw with a cunnythumb.

A line or mark from which the players begin a game of marbles.

A dance partner.

Walk around your corner; see-saw around your taw.

A favorite person; beloved, partner, spouse.