Lexic.us

Definition of Barrow

1. Noun. The quantity that a barrow will hold.

2. Noun. (archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs.

3. Noun. A cart for carrying small loads; has handles and one or more wheels.

Definition of Barrow

1. n. A support having handles, and with or without a wheel, on which heavy or bulky things can be transported by hand. See Handbarrow, and Wheelbarrow.

2. n. A hog, esp. a male hog castrated.

3. n. A large mound of earth or stones over the remains of the dead; a tumulus.

Definition of Barrow

1. a type of cart [n -S]

Medical Definition of Barrow

1. A hog, especially. A male hog castrated. Origin: OE. Barow, bargh, AS. Bearg, bearh; akin to Icel. Borgr, OHG. Barh, barug, G. Barch. 95. 1. A large mound of earth or stones over the remains of the dead; a tumulus. 2. A heap of rubbish, attle, etc. Origin: OE. Bergh, AS. Beorg, beorh, hill, sepulchral mound; akin to G. Berg mountain, Goth. Bairgahei hill, hilly country, and perh. To Skr. Bhant high, OIr. Brigh mountain. Cf. Berg, Berry a mound, and Borough an incorporated town. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Barrow

barriers barrier contraceptive barrier island barrier reef barrier strip barrigudo barring barrings barrio barrios

barrister barristers barroom barrooms barrow (current term) barrow (current term) Barrow's goldeneye barrow-boy barrow-man barrowful

barrows barrulet barrulets Barrymore Barr body Barr chromatin body bars barstool barstools Barstow

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