English word row comes from Proto-Germanic *-þrą (Forms nouns denoting a tool or instrument.), Proto-Germanic *-þraz, Proto-Indo-European *h₁reh₁-
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| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *-þrą | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Forms nouns denoting a tool or instrument. |
| *-þraz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| *h₁reh₁- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *rōaną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | To row. |
| rōwan | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | |
| rowan | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | To row (with oars etc.). |
| *rōanaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| ġerōwen | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | |
| rowen | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| row | English (eng) | (intransitive) To be moved by oars.. (transitive) To transport in a boat propelled with oars.. (transitive, or, intransitive, nautical) To propel (a boat or other craft) over water using oars. (weightlifting) An exercise performed with a pulling motion of the arms towards the back. |