I. ˈfer-(ˌ)ō, ˈfa-(ˌ)rō verb
Etymology: Middle English farwen, from Old English * feargian, from Old English fearh young pig; akin to Old High German farah young pig, Latin porcus pig
Date: 13th century
transitive verb
: to give birth to (a farrow)
intransitive verb
of swine : to bring forth young — often used with down
II. noun
Date: 1577
1. : a litter of pigs
2. : an act of farrowing
III. adjective
Etymology: Middle English (Scots) ferow
Date: 15th century
of a cow : not pregnant