farrow
1- a litter of pigs.
- (of swine) to bring forth (young).
- to produce a litter of pigs.
Origin of farrow
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2- (of a cow) not pregnant.
Origin of farrow
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Contemporary Examples of farrow
“She also has amazing hair,” Farrow said of Ukrainian opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko.
Farrow was showered with congratulations by guest upon guest, so much so that they got in the way of winding the segments up.
Sadly for gossip-hounds, there was no way Farrow was airing any family scandal on-screen, in this first show at least.
Farrow smiles and butterflies flutter and stars shoot across the night sky.
We know Farrow is smart and funny: he brilliantly tweeted about doubts over his own paternity.
Historical Examples of farrow
Catherine came in shortly and saw what Nurse Farrow was doing.
Highways in HidingGeorge Oliver Smith
"It always does," smiled Farrow as cheerfully as if I hadn't ruined their possessions.
Highways in HidingGeorge Oliver Smith
Farrow turned her car into the main highway and we went along it.
Highways in HidingGeorge Oliver Smith
"It did, Steve," said Farrow, who had been following my mental ramblings.
Highways in HidingGeorge Oliver Smith
On the other hand, the damage to Farrow's body was really minor.
Highways in HidingGeorge Oliver Smith
farrow
1- a litter of piglets
- (of a sow) to give birth to (a litter)
Word Origin for farrow
farrow
2- (of a cow) not calving in a given year
Word Origin for farrow
Word Origin and History for farrow
Old English fearh "young pig," from Proto-Germanic *farkhaz "young pig" (cf. Middle Low German ferken, Dutch varken, both diminutives, Old High German farh, German Ferkel), from PIE *porkos- (see pork (n.)). Sense of "a litter of pigs" first recorded 1570s. As a verb, early 13c.