haw (2)

[Etym. doubtful; cf. A. S. hawian = to see.] †1. Anat.: A name for the third eyelid or nictitating membrane found in various animals. [NICTITATING.] 2. Farr .: A gristly excrescence growing under the lower eyelid of a horse. hâw (3), s. [Onomatopoetic.] [HA.] An intermi ion, hesitation, or break in speaking. hâw (1), v . i . [HAW (3), 8.] To speak with hesitation and interruptions. (Generally used with hem or hum , as in the example.) hâw (2), v . t . & i. [Cf. Fr. hue .] A. Trans.: To order, to turn to the near side; as, to haw a horse. B. In trans.: To turn to the near side; said of horses. Ha-wai-î.s. 1. The largest and of the Hawaiian Islands. 2. The Hawaiian Islands (q.v.