1. (n.) One of the intestines of an animal; an entrail, especially of man; a gut; -- generally used in the plural.

2. (n.) Hence, figuratively: The interior part of anything; as, the bowels of the earth.

3. (n.) The seat of pity or kindness. Hence: Tenderness; compassion.

4. (n.) Offspring.

5. (v. t.) To take out the bowels of; to eviscerate; to disembowel.

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