Definition of brow
2 : the projecting upper part or margin of a steep place
3 : expression, mien
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Origin and Etymology of brow
Middle English, from Old English brū; akin to Old Norse brūn eyebrow, Greek ophrys, Sanskrit bhrū
First Known Use: before 12th century
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Origin and Etymology of brow
perhaps from Danish or Swedish bro bridge; akin to Old English brycg bridge
First Known Use: 1867
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