What does SHAWN mean?

Here is the dictionary-style entry for "shawn": shawn Part of Speech: verb
Definition: past participle of "shear" or "shave"
Pronunciations: US: /ʃɔn/; UK: /ʃɔːn/
Origin and Usage: "Shawn" is the past participle of the verbs "shear" or "shave". It is commonly used in the textile industry to refer to the process of cutting the nap of a fabric. The word has Old English origins and has been in use since the 14th century.
Synonyms: trimmed, clipped, cut
Related Words: shave, shear, shawl, shown
Example Sentences:
- The wool was shawn to make it softer.
- She had her hair shawn to donate to charity.
- The sheep were shawn before the winter.