FROW

n. a.

4 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

A woman; especially, a Dutch or German woman. Beau. & Fl.

2.
n.

A dirty woman; a slattern. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.

3.
n.

A cleaving tool with handle at right angles to the blade, for splitting cask staves and shingles from the block; a frower.

4.
a.

Brittle. [Obs.] Evelyn.


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