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barlow

noun bar·low \ ˈbär-ˌlō \

Definition of barlow

: a sturdy inexpensive jackknife

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Origin and Etymology of barlow

Barlow, family of 18th century English knife makers

Barlow

biographical name Bar·low \ ˈbär-ˌlō \

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Joel 1754–1812 American poet and diplomat

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