First Known Use: before 12th century
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1harrow
verb har·row \ˈher-(ˌ)ō, ˈha-(ˌ)rō\
Definition of HARROW
transitive verb
archaic
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Origin of HARROW
Middle English harwen, from Old English hergian
2harrow
noun
Definition of HARROW
: a cultivating implement set with spikes, spring teeth, or disks and used primarily for pulverizing and smoothing the soil
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Middle English harwe; akin to Old Norse hervi harrow, Middle Dutch harke rake
First Known Use: 14th century
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3harrow
verb
Definition of HARROW
transitive verb
1
: to cultivate with a harrow
First Known Use of HARROW
14th century
Harrow
geographical name Har·row \ˈha-(ˌ)rō\
Definition of HARROW
borough of NW Greater London, England pop 194,300
HARROW Defined for Kids
1harrow
noun har·row \ˈher-ō\
Definition of HARROW for Kids
: a piece of farm equipment that has metal teeth or disks for breaking up and smoothing soil
2harrow
verb
har·rowedhar·row·ing
Definition of HARROW for Kids
1
: to drag a harrow over (plowed ground)
2
: 2distress <… the rest that lay helpless in their bunks harrowed me with screaming … — Robert Louis Stevenson, Kidnapped>
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