faw

prep, noun — 2 senses

faw

prep

/fɔː/

Etymology Phonetic rendering of for.

1

Pronunciation spelling Pronunciation spelling of for, chiefly used to represent the accent of slaves in the United States.

“[…] Now, Colossus, what air you a-beckonin′ at me faw?”1907, George Washington Cable, Old Creole Days, Gutenberg eBook #10234:

faw

noun

Etymology From the surname Faa.

1

A gypsy.

Related terms: fee-faw-fum

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