Barrow Definition Old English

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Barrow definition old english. Word origin sense 1 and sense 3 old english bearwe stretcher bier of germanic origin. Handcart pushcart trolley 1918 w. Old frisian old. Related to the verb bear.

Main meanings of barrow in english. Tumulus mining a heap of rubbish attle or other such refuse britain a small vehicle used to carry a load and pulled or pushed by hand. Barrow synonyms barrow pronunciation barrow translation english dictionary definition of barrow. Sense 2 old english beorg of germanic origin.

A large mound of earth or stones placed over a burial site. See utqiagvik. Old english beorg of germanic origin. Middle english berw beruh berg h old english beorg hill mound c.

Maxwell chapter 7 in the mirror and the. Definition of barrow noun from the oxford advanced learner s dictionary. Obsolete a mountain chiefly britain a hill a mound of earth and stones raised over a grave or graves. How to use barrow in a sentence.

Barrow 1 barrow 2 barrow 3. The barrow pigs and sows which have farrowed are then at least one year old common crawl particularity. Related to dutch berg german berg hill mountain. Barrow definition a flat rectangular frame used for carrying a load especially such a frame with projecting shafts at each end for handles.

In the past butchers used this powerful dog to haul meat barrows and protect their goods and earnings.