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farrow

1

[ far-oh ]

noun

  1. a litter of pigs.


verb (used with object)

  1. (of swine) to bring forth (young).

verb (used without object)

  1. to produce a litter of pigs.

farrow

2

[ far-oh ]

adjective

  1. (of a cow) not pregnant.

farrow

1

/ ˈfærəʊ /

adjective

  1. (of a cow) not calving in a given year


farrow

2

/ ˈfærəʊ /

noun

  1. a litter of piglets

verb

  1. (of a sow) to give birth to (a litter)

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Word History and Origins

Origin of farrow1

First recorded before 900; Middle English farwen “to give birth to a litter of pigs,” derivative of Old English fearh “pig” (cognate with Latin porcus ); akin to German Ferkel “young pig”

Origin of farrow2

1485–95; akin to Dutch dialect verwe- (in verwekoe barren cow), Old English fearr ox

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Word History and Origins

Origin of farrow1

C15: from Middle Dutch verwe- (unattested) cow that has ceased to bear; compare Old English fearr ox

Origin of farrow2

Old English fearh ; related to Old High German farah young pig, Latin porcus pig, Greek porkos

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Example Sentences

If you need a show for millennials, why not hand it over to Ronan Farrow, the offspring of celebrity parents.

This two-person play is a showcase for seasoned actors, starting with Brian Dennehy and Mia Farrow.

Ronan Farrow may have gotten all the attention, but another new anchor at MSNBC started the same day as him.

“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.

As the quantity of milk diminishes in a farrow cow, the quality improves within certain limits.

I turned hastily, just in time to see the farrow cow in the act of shredding herself through a tight barbed wire fence.

"If he knew that his business here was to flatter the local lady-pigs with farrow, Wutzchen would hop out and run," Aaron said.

I had 60 well-bred sows, young and old, and I could count on them to farrow at least three times in two years.

Miss Farrow was a telepath; I'd not called my girl by name, only by an affectionate mental image.

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