Furrowing

Furrowing
Furrow \Fur"row\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Furrowed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Furrowing}.] [From {Furrow}, n.; cf. AS. fyrian.] 1. To cut a furrow in; to make furrows in; to plow; as, to furrow the ground or sea. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

2. To mark with channels or with wrinkles. [1913 Webster]

Thou canst help time to furrow me with age. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Fair cheeks were furrowed with hot tears. --Byron. [1913 Webster]


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