harwe

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Either from an Old English *hearwa or borrowed from Old Norse harfr/herfi.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈharwə/, /ˈharɔu̯(ə)/, /ˈhariu̯(ə)/

Noun

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harwe (plural harwes or harwen)

  1. A harrow (tool for breaking up soil)
  2. (Late Middle English, rare) A frame for drying hides.
  3. (Late Middle English, rare) A sled; a sleigh.

Descendants

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  • English: harrow
  • Scots: harra
  • Yola: harroue

References

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