Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mawn

verb
/mɔːn/
Definition
A term that refers to scouring or searching thoroughly, used especially in the context of hunting or looking for something.
Examples
  • They had to mawn through the dense underbrush to find the lost treasure.
  • He mawned the entire area for clues after the incident.
Meaning
The act of searching meticulously, usually for specific items or targets.
Synonyms
  • search
  • explore
  • hunt
  • scour
  • probe