Synonyms for farrow


Grammar : Noun
Spell : far-oh
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfær oʊ


Définition of farrow

Origin :
  • Old English fearh "young pig," from Proto-Germanic *farkhaz "young pig" (cf. Middle Low German ferken, Dutch varken, both diminutives, Old High German farh, German Ferkel), from PIE *porkos- (see pork (n.)). Sense of "a litter of pigs" first recorded 1570s. As a verb, early 13c.
  • As in aardvark : noun nocturnal animal
Example sentences :
  • Catherine came in shortly and saw what Nurse Farrow was doing.
  • Extract from : « Highways in Hiding » by George Oliver Smith
  • "It always does," smiled Farrow as cheerfully as if I hadn't ruined their possessions.
  • Extract from : « Highways in Hiding » by George Oliver Smith
  • Farrow turned her car into the main highway and we went along it.
  • Extract from : « Highways in Hiding » by George Oliver Smith
  • "It did, Steve," said Farrow, who had been following my mental ramblings.
  • Extract from : « Highways in Hiding » by George Oliver Smith
  • On the other hand, the damage to Farrow's body was really minor.
  • Extract from : « Highways in Hiding » by George Oliver Smith
  • Farrow was fighting the wheel like a racing driver in a spin.
  • Extract from : « Highways in Hiding » by George Oliver Smith
  • So we left in Farrow's car and once more hit the big broad road.
  • Extract from : « Highways in Hiding » by George Oliver Smith
  • Farrow nudged me once more and made the sign of "M" with her swift fingers.
  • Extract from : « Highways in Hiding » by George Oliver Smith
  • Farrow made the sign of "T" and "M" and that told me that he was a telepath.
  • Extract from : « Highways in Hiding » by George Oliver Smith
  • I started to dress as Farrow hurled my clothing out of the closet at me.
  • Extract from : « Highways in Hiding » by George Oliver Smith

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