jow

jow
/jow, joh/, Scot.
n.
1. the ringing, tolling, or sound of a bell.
v.t.
2. to ring or toll (a bell).
3. to hit or strike (esp. the head).
v.i.
4. to rock from side to side.
[1510-20; var. of joll (now dial.), ME jollen to strike < ?]

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