First Known Use: before 12th century
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1barrow
noun bar·row \ˈber-(ˌ)ō, ˈba-(ˌ)rō\
Definition of BARROW
2
: a large mound of earth or stones over the remains of the dead : tumulus
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Origin of BARROW
Middle English bergh, from Old English beorg; akin to Old High German berg mountain, Sanskrit bṛhant high
2barrow
noun
Definition of BARROW
: a male hog castrated before sexual maturity
Origin of BARROW
Middle English barow, from Old English bearg; akin to Old High German barug barrow
First Known Use: before 12th century
3barrow
noun
Definition of BARROW
1
a : handbarrow b : wheelbarrow
2
: a cart with a shallow box body, two wheels, and shafts for pushing it
Origin of BARROW
Middle English barew, from Old English bearwe; akin to Old English beran to carry — more at bear
First Known Use: before 12th century
Barrow
biographical name Bar·row \ˈba-(ˌ)rō\
Definition of BARROW
Isaac 1630–1677 Eng. math. & theol.
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barrow
noun bar·row \ˈber-ō\
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