Dictionary entry

Harrow (2)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Har″row, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Harrowed (–rō̍d); p. pr. & vb. n.Harrowing.] [OE. harowen, harwen; cf. Dan. harve. See Harrow, n.] 1. To draw a harrow over, as for the purpose of breaking clods and leveling the surface, or for covering seed; as, to harrow land.

Will he harrow the valleys after thee? Job xxxix. 10.

2. To break or tear, as with a harrow; to wound; to lacerate; to torment or distress; to vex.

My aged muscles harrowed up with whips. Rowe.

I could a tale unfold, whose lightest word

Would harrow up thy soul. Shak.