to-draw

English

noun
Definitions
  • (UK) A resort; refuge; a place of shelter; that which stands one in stead.
  • (UK) A newsmonger's house; a place or person resorted to by idlers; a hangout.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English todrawen (distract, allure, draw away, draw toward, tear apart) compound from English to (apart, intensively, severely) + English draw (move by pulling)inherited from Middle English todrawen (distract, allure, draw away, draw toward, tear apart) prefix from English draw (move by pulling).

Origin

English

draw

Gloss

move by pulling

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