First Known Use: 14th century
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plowshare
noun plow·share \ˈplau̇-ˌsher\
: the part of a plow that digs into the soil
Full Definition of PLOWSHARE
: a part of a plow that cuts the furrow
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Origin of PLOWSHARE
Middle English ploughshare, from plough plow + schare plowshare — more at share
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PLOWSHARE Defined for Kids
plowshare
noun plow·share \ˈplau̇-ˌsher\
Definition of PLOWSHARE for Kids
: the part of a plow that cuts into the earth
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