barlow
noun
a large pocketknife with one blade.
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barlow
1 American
[bahr-loh]
/ ˈbɑr loʊ /
noun
South Midland and Southern U.S.
Barlow
2
American
[bahr-loh]
/ ˈbɑr loʊ /
noun
Etymology
Origin of barlow
1770–80, after a family of Sheffield cutlers named Barlow, who are alleged to have produced a knife of this type before 1700
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There repose a barlow knife and a buck knife for whittling when somebody makes him wait and a hard Arkansas whetstone for sharpening when somebody makes him wait longer.
From Time Magazine Archive
I believe I'll go over and offer them my old barlow knife.
From The Adventures of Uncle Jeremiah and Family at the Great Fair Their Observations and Triumphs by Stevens, C. M. (Charles McClellan)
Every girl got a ribbon, every boy a barlow knife, and every man a shin plaster.
From Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves South Carolina Narratives, Part 1 by Work Projects Administration
Indiana officials plan to announce this week the state is pausing new enrollments of autism-therapy providers with its Medicaid program, said Marcus Barlow, a senior official at the state agency overseeing Medicaid.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
He created a "memorable character in David Barlow and will forever be remembered as one of the original cast members", they added.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
While Barlow is clear no decision has been taken about any first possible release site, wildlife charities are hoping for the golden ticket.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
There will first be a period of public consultation with landowners and farmers, but chicks could be brought in as early as next summer explained Dr Cat Barlow, CEO of RUN.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026
For the next twenty years Kissin' Kate Barlow was one of the most feared outlaws in all the West.
From "Holes" by Louis Sachar
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