First Known Use: 13th century
Dictionary
1farrow
verb far·row \ˈfer-(ˌ)ō, ˈfa-(ˌ)rō\
Definition of FARROW
transitive verb
: to give birth to (a farrow)
intransitive verb
of swine : to bring forth young —often used with down
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Origin of FARROW
Middle English farwen, from Old English *feargian, from Old English fearh young pig; akin to Old High German farah young pig, Latin porcus pig
2farrow
noun
3farrow
adjective
Definition of FARROW
of a cow : not pregnant
Origin of FARROW
Middle English (Scots) ferow
First Known Use: 15th century
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