Dictionary entry

Paw (3)

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.