The hawk
April 30, 2007
The hawk /th/haawk/ n. slang. 1. Intense Chicago wind. Disputed: Sweeps up children and cats. ("All mighty Hawk. Talkin' about Mr. Wind. Kind of mean around winter time." -- singer Lou Rawls); 2. Andre Dawson, 1980s Cubs outfielder. Origin: Intense playing style; 3. Ken Harrelson, White Sox announcer. Origin: Prominent nose.
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