Main Entry: 1nar·row
Pronunciation: \ˈner-(ˌ)ō, ˈna-(ˌ)rō\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English narowe, from Old English nearu; akin to Old High German narwa scar
Date: before 12th century
1 a : of slender width b : of less than standard or usual width c of a textile : woven in widths usually less than 18 inches (46 centimeters)
2 : limited in size or scope
3 a : illiberal in views or disposition : prejudiced b chiefly dialect : stingy, niggardly
4 a : barely sufficient : close
5 : minutely precise : meticulous
6 of an animal ration : relatively rich in protein as compared with carbohydrate and fat
7 : tense 3
2 : limited in size or scope
3 a : illiberal in views or disposition : prejudiced b chiefly dialect : stingy, niggardly
4 a : barely sufficient : close
5 : minutely precise : meticulous
6 of an animal ration : relatively rich in protein as compared with carbohydrate and fat
7 : tense 3
— nar·row·ly adverb
— nar·row·ness noun
