HARROW (2)

harrow (2). Harrow, v.t. to break clods with a harrow, tear up, strip, lay waste, ravage, harass, disturb

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Har″row, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Harrowed (–rō̍d); p. pr. & vb. n. Harrowing.] [[OE. harowen, harwen; cf. Dan. harve. See Harrow, n.]] 1. 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. 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.