Definition of owe

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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..

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Turnsole :: Turnsole (a.) The sunflower.
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Water Tower :: Water tower () A large metal pipe made to be extended vertically by sections, and used for discharging water upon burning buildings..
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Nose :: Nose (n.) The power of smelling; hence, scent..
Unpower :: Unpower (n.) Want of power; weakness.
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Set-fair :: Set-fair (n.) In plastering, a particularly good troweled surface..
Admonish :: Admonish (v. t.) To counsel against wrong practices; to cation or advise; to warn against danger or an offense; -- followed by of, against, or a subordinate clause..
Jointure :: "Jointure (n.) An estate settled on a wife, which she is to enjoy after husband's decease, for her own life at least, in satisfaction of dower..
Audibility :: Audibility (n.) The quality of being audible; power of being heard; audible capacity.
Drown :: Drown (v. t.) To overpower; to overcome; to extinguish; -- said especially of sound.
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Gripe :: Gripe (v. t.) To pinch; to distress. Specifically, to cause pinching and spasmodic pain to the bowels of, as by the effects of certain purgative or indigestible substances..
Degrade :: Degrade (v. t.) To reduce from a higher to a lower rank or degree; to lower in rank; to deprive of office or dignity; to strip of honors; as, to degrade a nobleman, or a general officer..
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