'Cowing' definitions:

Definition of 'Cowing'

From: GCIDE
  • Cow \Cow\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Cowed (koud); p. pr. & vb. n. Cowing.] [Cf. Icel. kuga, Sw. kufva to check, subdue, Dan. kue. Cf. Cuff, v. t.] To depress with fear; to daunt the spirits or courage of; to overawe. [1913 Webster]
  • To vanquish a people already cowed. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • THe French king was cowed. --J. R. Green. [1913 Webster]