Definition
daws
noun
- Plural of daw; jackdaws or similar corvid birds, especially the Eurasian jackdaw (Coloeus monedula).
Usage: chiefly British; archaic or dialectal in modern usage
Examples
- A flock of daws gathered on the old church tower.
- The daws were known for their mischievous behavior and loud calls.
- In Shakespeare's time, daws were common birds in English villages.
- The farmer watched the daws pick at seeds in the field.