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ROWEN Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

rowen

noun

row·​en ˈrau̇-ən How to pronounce rowen (audio)
: aftermath sense 1

Word History

Etymology

Middle English rowein, from Anglo-French regain, rewain, from re- + gain, waine arable land, produce, profit — more at gain

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rowen was in the 15th century

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“Rowen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rowen. Accessed 17 Aug. 2025.

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