common black-and-grey Eurasian bird noted for thievery
Initialism of digital audio workstation.
A western jackdaw, Coloeus monedula, a passerine bird in the crow family (Corvidae), more commonly called jackdaw.
In plain English: A daw is a type of black and gray bird related to crows and ravens.
"A flash of black and grey announced the arrival of a daw on the barn roof."
Usage: This noun refers specifically to a European corvid known as the jackdaw - avoid using it generally for any crow or raven. It's a somewhat archaic term, so "jackdaw" is often preferred.
Initialism of dispense as written.
To dawn.
In plain English: To dawn means for daylight to appear or for something new to begin.
"The realization slowly began to daw as she reviewed the evidence."
Usage: Dawn (verb) means to begin or appear gradually, often referring to light or understanding. Use it to describe something emerging or becoming clear: "Awareness of the problem began to dawn on her."
A surname, from given names.