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(kou"r), v. i.[imp. & p. p.Cowered (kou"rd); p. pr. & vb. n.Cowering.] [Cf. Icel. kera to doze, liequiet, Sw. kura, Dan. kure, G. kauern to cower, W. cwrian.] To stoop by bending the knees; to crouch; to squat; hence, to quail; to sink through fear. Our dame sits cowering o'er a kitchen fire. Dryden. Like falcons, cowering on the nest. Goldsmith. Cow"er (kou"r), v. t.To cherish with care. [Obs.] スポンサード リンク
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