| Barrow | n. [ OE. barow, fr. AS. beran to bear. See Bear to support, and cf. Bier. ] 1. 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. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. (Salt Works) A wicker case, in which salt is put to drain. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Barrow | n. [ OE. barow, bargh, AS. bearg, bearh; akin to Icel. börgr, OHG. barh, barug, G. barch. √95. ] A hog, esp. a male hog castrated. Holland. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Barrow | n. [ OE. bergh, AS. beorg, beorh, hill, sepulchral mound; akin to G. berg mountain, Goth. bairgahei hill, hilly country, and perh. to Skr. b&rsdot_;hant high, OIr. brigh mountain. Cf. Berg, Berry a mound, and Borough an incorporated town. ] 1. A large mound of earth or stones over the remains of the dead; a tumulus. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. (Mining) A heap of rubbish, attle, etc. [ 1913 Webster ] |