Where does “harrower” come from?
harrower (English) comes from English harrow, from Old English hearg, from Proto-Germanic harugaz, from Proto-Indo-European ḱarǝk-, from Proto-Indo-European ḱer — dark color.
harrower (English): One who harrows
Ancestry of “harrower”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | harrow | A device consisting of a heavy framework having... |
| 2 | Old English | hearg | a pile of stones; an altar; a sacred place;... |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | harugaz | Sanctuary; halidom; grove; Pile of stones; altar |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱarǝk- | fenced or enclosed area |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱer | dark color |