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What is the past tense of the word 'crow'?

Question #78484. Asked by puffies30.
Last updated Sep 07 2016.

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Sofie star
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As far as my English goes, it's not a verb.
Correct me if I'm wrong.

Apr 08 2007, 3:59 PM
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BG07 star
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Well Sofie it does have a past tense form according to dictionary.reference.com, it is crowed.

Apr 08 2007, 4:03 PM
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hmm, what does it mean then?

Apr 08 2007, 4:10 PM
queproblema
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crow2 (krô)
intr.v., crowed, crow·ing, crows.
1. To utter the shrill cry characteristic of a cock or rooster.
2. To exult loudly, as over another's defeat; boast. See synonyms at boast1.
3. To make a sound expressive of pleasure or well-being, characteristic of an infant.

link http://www.answers.com/topic/crow

Also, for Easter Sunday: (OK, Good Friday...)

"Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew." John 18:27

Apr 08 2007, 4:24 PM
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"Crowed" and

CREW -- verb (Chiefly British)

past tense of crow


link http://www.verbix.com/webverbix/English/crow.html

Response last updated by CmdrK on Sep 07 2016.
Apr 08 2007, 4:30 PM
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lanfranco
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Naah. "To crow" and "To crew" are definitely two different verbs, especially if you've rowed at Henley. You may have "crewed" there, and if you won, you "crowed."

Apr 08 2007, 4:45 PM
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