froe · noun1
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.
froe · noun2
See frow.
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froe
Today it means: A cleaving tool for splitting cask staves and shingles from a block of wood. Full definition →