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| − | + | * '''kowtow:''' kneel and touch the forehead to the ground in expression of deep respect, worship, or submission, as formerly done in China, especially before yje Emperor. | |
| + | * '''cow''' | ||
| + | * '''taw:''' to convert (skin) into white leather by mineral tanning, as with alum and salt. | ||
Latest revision as of 12:04, 20 June 2013
- kowtow: kneel and touch the forehead to the ground in expression of deep respect, worship, or submission, as formerly done in China, especially before yje Emperor.
- cow
- taw: to convert (skin) into white leather by mineral tanning, as with alum and salt.
