Index of English words, starting with "ow"

(1) - Owe (v.) To have an obligation to (some one) on account of something done or received; to be indebted to; as, to iwe the grocer for supplies, or a laborer for services.
(2) - Owe (v.) Hence: To have or be under an obigation to restore, pay, or render (something) in return or compensation for something received; to be indebted in the sum of; as, the subject owes allegiance; the fortunate owe assistance to the unfortunate.
(3) - Owe (v.) To have or possess, as something derived or bestowed; to be obliged to ascribe (something to some source); to be indebted or obliged for; as, he owed his wealth to his father; he owed his victory to his lieutenants.
(4) - Owe (v.) To possess; to have, as the rightful owner; to own.

(1) - Owing (P. p. & a.) Had or experienced as a consequence, result, issue, etc.; ascribable; -- with to; as, misfortunes are often owing to vices; his failure was owing to speculations.
(2) - Owing (P. p. & a.) Had or held under obligation of paying; due.
(3) - Owing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Owe

(1) - Owl (v. i.) Hence, to carry on any contraband trade.
(2) - Owl (v. i.) To carry wool or sheep out of England.
(3) - Owl (v. i.) To pry about; to prowl.
(4) - Owl (n.) A variety of the domestic pigeon.
(5) - Owl (n.) Any species of raptorial birds of the family Strigidae. They have large eyes and ears, and a conspicuous circle of feathers around each eye. They are mostly nocturnal in their habits.

(1) - Owlet (n.) A small owl; especially, the European species (Athene noctua), and the California flammulated owlet (Megascops flammeolus).

(1) - Owlish (a.) Resembling, or characteristic of, an owl.