Harlow

[hahr-loh]

noun

Jean,1911–37, U.S. motion-picture actress.

a town in W Essex, in SE England.

a male given name.

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Contemporary Examples of harlow

The morality tale of Adam and Eve, says Harlow, comes from an “imagined past” and is not historical.
The Christian Reformed Church Still Won’t Stand Up For Science
Karl W. Giberson
June 29, 2014
Harlow has some proximity to the Senate and House investigation.
From Waterboarding to Benghazi, CIA Faces Two-Front War by Congress
Eli Lake
April 4, 2014

Historical Examples of harlow

But before Betty could answer she realized that Captain Harlow was speaking.
A Little Maid of Old Philadelphia
Alice Turner Curtis
Then you won't see all the processions for Captain Harlow's entertainment.
A Little Maid of Old Philadelphia
Alice Turner Curtis
But it is possible these very characteristics were matters of offence to Harlow.
Art in England
Dutton Cook
For eighteen months Harlow remained in the studio of Sir Thomas.
Art in England
Dutton Cook
Certainly there was a quarrel, and Harlow quitted Sir Thomas.
Art in England
Dutton Cook

British Dictionary definitions for harlow

Harlow

noun

a town in SE England, in W Essex: designated a new town in 1947. Pop: 78 389 (2001 est)

Harlow

noun

Jean, real name Harlean Carpentier. 1911–37, US film actress, whose films include Hell's Angels (1930), Red Dust (1932), and Bombshell (1933)

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