I. ˈher-(ˌ)ō, ˈha-(ˌ)rō transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English harwen, from Old English hergian
Date: before 12th century
archaic : pillage , plunder
II. noun
Etymology: Middle English harwe; akin to Old Norse hervi harrow, Middle Dutch harke rake
Date: 14th century
: a cultivating implement set with spikes, spring teeth, or disks and used primarily for pulverizing and smoothing the soil
III. transitive verb
Date: 14th century
1. : to cultivate with a harrow
2. : torment , vex
• har·row·er ˈher-ə-wər, ˈha-rə- noun