Where does “harrowing” come from?
Harrowing derives from Middle English harow, from Old French haro, from Frankish hara, from Proto-Germanic hē₂r and hiz, tracing to Proto-Indo-European ḱe-.
harrowing (English): present participle of harrow; Causing pain or...
Definitions
- present participle of harrow; Causing pain or...
Ancestry of “harrowing”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |