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Definition of hardraw

hardraw

/ˈhɑːd.rɔː/
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hardraw Lexical Profile

• noun

1

British A small hamlet located in Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire, England, primarily famous for being the site of Hardraw Force, England's highest unbroken waterfall.

Example

"Every summer, a traditional brass band festival is held in the natural amphitheater near the village of Hardraw."

• Nearby Words

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hardenbergia
hardhead catfish
hardraw
hardware
hardy geranium
hare

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old English 'heorde' (herd or shepherd) and 'rǣw' (row or dwelling), translating approximately to a 'row of dwellings for shepherds'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hardraw. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hardraw
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