Paw, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Pawed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Pawing.] 1. To pass the paw over; to stroke or handle with the paws; hence, to handle fondly or rudely.
2. To scrape or beat with the forefoot.
His hot courser pawed the Hungarian plane. Tickell.
Webster's Dictionary 1913
Paw, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Pawed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Pawing.] 1. To pass the paw over; to stroke or handle with the paws; hence, to handle fondly or rudely.
2. To scrape or beat with the forefoot.
His hot courser pawed the Hungarian plane. Tickell.