harrower

har·row

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [har-oh]
- /ˈhær oʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [har-oh]
- /ˈhær oʊ/

Definitions of harrower word

noun harrower an agricultural implement with spikelike teeth or upright disks, drawn chiefly over plowed land to level it, break up clods, root up weeds, etc. 1
verb with object harrower to draw a harrow over (land). 1
verb with object harrower to disturb keenly or painfully; distress the mind, feelings, etc., of. 1
verb without object harrower to become broken up by harrowing, as soil. 1
noun harrower One who harrows. 1

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Origin of harrower

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English harwe; akin to Old Norse herfi harrow, Dutch hark rake, Greek krṓpion sickle

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Parts of speech for Harrower

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harrower popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

harrower usage trend in Literature

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