Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HARROW, n.2 The groove for the back-band on an old saddle (Ork. 1929 Marw.).
[A corruption of Norw. dial. hyrve, hyvre, O.N. hyfri, id.]