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barrow

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1. barrow - Noun

2. Barrow - Proper noun

Meaning

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.

A wicker case, in which salt is put to drain.

A hog, esp. a male hog castrated.

A large mound of earth or stones over the remains of the dead; a tumulus.

A heap of rubbish, attle, etc.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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According to Plutarch scholar R. H. Barrow, Herodotus’ real failing in Plutarch’s eyes was to advance any criticism at all of those states that saved Greece from Persia. Source: Internet

And they add that “the property is located beside Riverside Park which carries the Grand Canal over the River Barrow. Source: Internet

As it relates to the millions spent on infrastructure, Prime Minister Dean Barrow lashed out on the opposition saying that the investments on roads and highways is in fact an investment in the people. Source: Internet

Barrow also promoted the use of English in churches; he considered that it was a superior language for reading the Bible; however, because the majority of ministers were monolingual Manx speakers, his views had little practical impact. Source: Internet

Author Nelson Algren cites the injustice and sad end of the pursuit of "Raji, the Pixie-Eared Elephant" in continuity with the ambush of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in his introduction to a 1968 biography of the outlaws. Source: Internet

Barrow, who are four points clear at the top of the National League and targeting an historic return to the Football League after a 48-year absence, are facing a particularly anxious wait. Source: Internet

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