Paw \Paw\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Pawed}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Pawing}.]
1. To pass the paw over; to stroke or handle with the paws;
hence, to handle fondly or rudely.
2. To scrape or beat with the forefoot.
His hot courser pawed the Hungarian plane.
--Tickell.