Where does “harrow” come from?
Harrow comes from Middle English harow, from Old French haro, from Frankish hara, from Proto-Germanic hē₂r and hiz, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European ḱe-.
harrow (English): A device consisting of a heavy framework having...
Definitions
- A device consisting of a heavy framework having...
Ancestry of “harrow”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old English | hearg | a pile of stones; an altar; a sacred place;... |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | harugaz | Sanctuary; halidom; grove; Pile of stones; altar |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱarǝk- | fenced or enclosed area |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱer | dark color |
Words derived from “harrow”