Definitions

Sorry, no definitions found. You may find more data at harrowing.

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word Harrowing.

Examples

  • According to the "New English Dictionary" the word Harrowing in the above connection first occurs in Aelfric's homilies, about A.D. 1000; but, long before this, the descent into hell had been related in the Old English poems connected with the name of Caedmon and Cynewulf.

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability 1840-1916 1913

  • First off, I want to congratulate Alex for her wondrous nom … … … The Harrowing is one of the finest supernatural thrillers I’ve ever read, equaled only by Sara Gran’s Move Closer … ….

    Ghosts and Other Friends 2007

  • First off, I want to congratulate Alex for her wondrous nom … … … The Harrowing is one of the finest supernatural thrillers I’ve ever read, equaled only by Sara Gran’s Move Closer … ….

    August 2007 2007

  • Both painting and show are called Harrowing of Hell.

    BBC Blog Network 2008

  • Samoa Tsunami: Survivors Recall Harrowing Tales, Death Toll Reaches 150

    Richard Walden: Earthquake and Tsunami Strike Samoa: Aid Starts To Flow 2009

  • A Survivor Recalls His Harrowing Escape; Plus, A Former BP Insider Warns

    Breaking News: CBS News 2010

  • A Survivor Recalls His Harrowing Escape; Plus, A Former BP Insider Warns Of Another

    Crooks and Liars 2010

  • A Survivor Recalls His Harrowing Escape; Plus, A Former BP Insider Warns

    Breaking News: CBS News 2010

  • But I guess Aurore had the hots for Fred. p.s. did you see the nice review your "Harrowing" got from Oline Cogdill?

    Under the Influence 2007

  • I forgot the title, though perhaps it's obvious 'Harrowing'.

    George Gascoyne Hermes 2009

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.