Harbrough

/ˈhɑːbrə/ noun

Definition

An archaic or dialectal spelling of 'harbor,' referring to a sheltered port or refuge.

Etymology

An older English variant spelling of 'harbour,' reflecting Middle English pronunciation and spelling variations before standardization occurred in early modern English.

Kelly Says

English spelling wasn't standardized until the printing press became widespread in the 1500s—before that, scribes and writers spelled the same word dozens of different ways, and 'harbrough' was just one acceptable variant.

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