harrow
1har·row
transitive verb \ˈher-(ˌ)ō, ˈha-(ˌ)rō\Definition of HARROW
archaicOrigin of HARROW
Middle English harwen, from Old English hergian
First Known Use: before 12th century
2harrow
nounDefinition of HARROW
: a cultivating implement set with spikes, spring teeth, or disks and used primarily for pulverizing and smoothing the soil
Origin of HARROW
Middle English harwe; akin to Old Norse hervi harrow, Middle Dutch harke rake
First Known Use: 14th century
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3harrow
transitive verbDefinition of HARROW
1
: to cultivate with a harrow
First Known Use of HARROW
14th century
Har·row
geographical name \ˈha-(ˌ)rō\Definition of HARROW
borough of NW Greater London, England pop 194,300
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