2. Impure limestone. [Prov. Eng.] Wright.
BAWBEE
Baw*bee", n. Etym: [Perh. corrupt. fr. halfpenny.]
Defn: A halfpenny. [Spelt also baubee.] [Scot. & Prov. Eng.]
BAWBLE
Baw"ble, n.
Defn: A trinket. See Bauble.
BAWBLING
Baw"bling, a.
Defn: Insignificant; contemptible. [Obs.]
BAWCOCK Baw"cock, n. Etym: [From F. beau fine + E. cock (the bird); or more prob. fr. OF. baud bold, gay + E. cock. Cf. Bawd.]
Defn: A fine fellow; — a term of endearment. [Obs.] "How now, my bawcock " Shak.
BAWD
Bawd, n. Etym: [OE. baude, OF. balt, baut, baude, bold, merry, perh.
fr. OHG. bald bold; or fr. Celtic, cf. W. baw dirt. Cf. Bold,
Bawdry.]