frow

noun

a Dutchwoman.

late Middle English: from Dutch vrouw ‘woman’.

1. the row of seats closest to the catwalk at a fashion show, considered to be the most prestigious and desirable place to sit.

   Nicole Richie joined Jessica Alba on the FROW in a monochrome black and white frock

early 21st century: abbreviation of front row .

noun

a cleaving tool with a handle at right angles to the blade.

late 16th century: abbreviation of obsolete frower, from froward in the sense ‘turned away’.