Cow \Cow\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Cowed} (koud); p. pr. & vb. n.
{Cowing}.] [Cf. Icel. kuga, Sw. kufva to check, subdue, Dan.
kue. Cf. {Cuff}, v. t.]
To depress with fear; to daunt the spirits or courage of; to
overawe.
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To vanquish a people already cowed. --Shak.
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THe French king was cowed. --J. R. Green.
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