·vi To cry like a crow, rook, or raven.
II. Caw ·noun The cry made by the crow, rook, or raven.
to call; CAW'D; called; CAWN, they call. Lan. ...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
Awkward, not dextrous, ready, or nimble. ...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
Jack-daws. ...