First Known Use: before 12th century
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1brow
noun \ˈbrau̇\
Definition of BROW
2
: the projecting upper part or margin of a steep place
3
: expression, mien
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Origin of BROW
Middle English, from Old English brū; akin to Old Norse brūn eyebrow, Greek ophrys, Sanskrit bhrū
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2brow
noun
Definition of BROW
Origin of BROW
perhaps from Dan or Swedish bro bridge; akin to Old English brycg bridge
First Known Use: 1867
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brow
noun \ˈbrau̇\
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noun \ˈbrau̇\
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