(1):
(n.) The foot of a quadruped having claws, as the lion, dog, cat, etc.
(2):
(n.) The hand.
(3):
(v. t.) To scrape or beat with the forefoot.
(4):
(v. t.) To pass the paw over; to stroke or handle with the paws; hence, to handle fondly or rudely.
(5):
(v. i.) To draw the forefoot along the ground; to beat or scrape with the forefoot.