noun

frow

Frow (noun) means a woman; a wife, especially a Dutch or German one.

noun

A woman; a wife, especially a Dutch or German one.

A slovenly woman; a wench; a lusty woman.

A big, fat woman; a slovenly, coarse, or untidy woman; a woman of low character.

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Etymology

From Middle Dutch vrouwe (“lady”), from Old Dutch *frōwa, from Proto-West Germanic *frauwjā, from Proto-Germanic *frawjǭ (“lady, mistress”), from Proto-Indo-European *prōw- (“right; judge, master”). Cognate with Dutch vrouw (“woman, wife, lady, mistress”), Low German frouw, frauw (“woman, wife, lady”), German Frau (“woman, wife, lady”), Swedish fru, Icelandic freyja (“lady, mistress”, in compounds), Old English frōwe (“woman”), Old English frēa (“lord, master, husband”). Doublet of frau, vrou, and vrouw.

Rhymes for frow

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of frow?

"frow" (noun) means a woman; a wife, especially a Dutch or German one.

What are the different meanings of frow?

"frow" has 3 main meanings: 1. A woman; a wife, especially a Dutch or German one; 2. A slovenly woman; a wench; a lusty woman; 3. A big, fat woman; a slovenly, coarse, or untidy woman; a woman of low character.