plowboy

noun

plow·boy ˈplau̇-ˌbȯi

1

: a boy who leads the team drawing a plow

2

: a country youth

Word History

First Known Use

1544, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of plowboy was in 1544

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“Plowboy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plowboy. Accessed 23 Mar. 2023.

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Kids Definition

plowboy

noun

plow·boy ˈplau̇-ˌbȯi

1

: a boy who guides a plow or leads the horse drawing it

2

: a country youth

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