harwe

== Middle English == === Alternative forms === harewe, harou, harow, harowe, harrou, harrowe, haru === Etymology === Either from an Old English *hearwa or borrowed from Old Norse harfr/herfi. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈharwə/, /ˈharɔu̯(ə)/, /ˈharuː/ IPA(key): /ˈhariu̯(ə)/ (especially Kent, Southern, South Midland) === Noun === harwe (plural harwes or harwen) A harrow (tool for breaking up soil) (Late Middle English, rare) A frame for drying hides. (Late Middle English, rare) A sled; a sleigh. ==== Descendants ==== English: harrow Scots: harra Yola: harroue ==== References ==== “harwe, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.