harwe

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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

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

References

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