Definitions For Froe

Alternative forms

frow

Etymology 1

Abbreviation of obsolete frower, from froward, , turned away, referring to the orientation of the blade, at right angles to the handle. From late 16th century. on {{w, Oxford English Dictionary, Oxford Living Dictionaries}}

Noun

FROE (plural FROEs) A cleaving tool for splitting cask staves and shingles from the block.

Translations

Russian: колу́н, m

Derived terms

froe club

Etymology 2

See frow.

Noun

FROE (plural FROEs) (obsolete) A dirty woman; a slattern; a frow.

Anagrams

Fore, Freo, fore, fore-, o-fer, ofer, orfe