haro
intjEtymology See harrow or haro. The claim has been made that the word is from Old French haro, harou, from two words, "Ha" and "Rollo", referring to Duke Rollo of Normandy; his name became well known as a cry for justice and was later shortened to "Haro." -"The Little Duke", Charlotte Young, 1955
1
Obsolete An exclamation of distress; alas.
2
A call for help, a demand for protection against harm, or for assistance to arrest an adversary.
Channel Islands
- Derived terms
- clameur de haro