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Harrowed

Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Harrow \Har"row\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Harrowed}; 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.
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