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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology
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1996
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© The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology 1996, originally published by Oxford University Press 1996. (Hide copyright information)
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row2 use oars OE.; trans. XIV. OE. str. vb.
rōwan (weak inflexions appear XIII) = MLG.
rōjen (Du.
roeijen), MHG.
rüejen steer, ON.
róa, f. Gmc. *
rō- steer, belonging to the IE. base *
er- repr. in Gr.
erétēs rower, L.
rēmus, OIr.
ráme oar, Lith.
irti row, Skr.
aritā́ rower.
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 "The Journal (Newcastle, England)")
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Rowing to a fitter lifestyle.(Life Diet)
Newspaper article from: The Journal (Newcastle, England); 7/3/2003; 700+ words
; ...Royal Regatta, don't expect to get on a rowing machine at your local gym without a fight. Rowing has well and truly shaken off its image as...in 2000, Britain has fallen in love with rowing and the amazing fitness benefits of the sport...
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Adaptive rowing as a therapeutic and athletic outlet for persons with disabilities. (includes directory of adaptive rowing clubs in the United States)
Magazine article from: Palaestra; 6/22/1991; ; 700+ words
; Prologue Rowing is an intense, solitary, strangely compelling...million. And yet, as the 1990s dawn, rowing seems to be beckoning persuasively and...well. Why? The Sweet, Silent Dream Rowing to peole disabled since birth or by accident...
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Rowing your way to healthy growth
Newspaper article from: The Journal Record; 9/24/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...Last weekend's Oklahoma Association for Rowing Corporate Challenge was more than the...said. Now, Chesapeake's support of rowing activities has become part of that effort...president of the Oklahoma Association for Rowing, approached McClendon and Chesapeake...
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 "The Record (Bergen County, NJ)")
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Rowing works out major muscle groups
Newspaper article from: The Record (Bergen County, NJ); 8/22/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...Bergen County, NJ) 08-22-2006 Rowing works out major muscle groups -- High...HEALTH Edtion: All Editions Observing a rowing crew in action is a study in contrasts...s so much fun." For the most part, rowing is a team sport. "It's the ultimate...
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The rowing cycle: sources of variance and invariance in ergometer and on-the-water performance.
Magazine article from: Journal of Motor Behavior; 3/1/1998; ; 700+ words
; ...invariance, motor programs, relative timing, rowing, variance The rowing action is best described as a cyclic discontinuous...Stroke rate in a race depends on the rower's rowing style and skill level, and the length of the race...
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ROWING NO LONGER JUST A SPORT FOR THE ELITE
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 10/23/2005; ; 700+ words
; Alyson Magian wants you to start rowing. As executive director of Community Rowing Inc. of Boston, she is on a mission to open up...Charles River to watch one of the most celebrated rowing races in North America, the Head of the Charles...
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 "Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)")
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ROWING RETURNS TO HUDSON RIVER.(Living Today)
Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY); 6/2/1989; 700+ words
; ...compares the Battle of Saratoga to the world rowing championship won by Albany' Beaverwyck...a renowned and heavily favored London Rowing Club at the United States Centennial Regatta...with all available voice on the wild-rowing Albanians ... and a happy and semi...
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Rowing your way to a fitter lifestyle.(Features)
Newspaper article from: The Journal (Newcastle, England); 7/3/2003; 700+ words
; ...Royal Regatta, don't expect to get on a rowing machine at your local gym without a fight. Rowing has well and truly shaken off its image as...in 2000, Britain has fallen in love with rowing and the amazing fitness benefits of the sport...
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Rowing becoming the chosen sport of lifelong athletes. (Originated from Knight-Ridder Newspapers)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; 10/7/1994; ; 700+ words
; ...Balancing the 27-foot, 35-pound rowing shell upside-down on his head like a...and your mind is completely focused on rowing efficiently, it's paradise,'' said...masters'' _ program for the Los Gatos Rowing Club. Long viewed as an elite Ivy League...
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ROWING CLUB MAKING WAVES
Newspaper article from: Dayton Daily News; 6/6/2002; ; 700+ words
; Greater Dayton Rowing Association team represents U.S. in...Wall helped christen the Greater Dayton Rowing Association in 1992, his dreams for the...didn't hold much water. Competitive rowing was virtually new to the Miami Valley...
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rowing
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
rowing the art of propelling a boat by means of...ancient times for both war and commerce. Rowing is now generally used only for propelling...world is the Doggett's Coat and Badge rowing race, held in London every year since 1716...
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rowing machine
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
row·ing ma·chine • n. an exercise machine with a sliding seat, used to strengthen the muscles used in rowing.
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DeFrantz, Anita 1952–
Book article from: Contemporary Black Biography
...College. There a chance encounter with a rowing coach helped DeFrantz finally get into...asked him about it. He explained the rowing shell and sizing up her five –...x2013; . U.S, Women ’ s Rowing Team, team captain, 1976 Olympics...
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Karsten, Ekaterina
Book article from: Notable Sports Figures
...independent state of Belarus. Her success in rowing has made her a national hero. Karsten...by her gym coach to consider taking up rowing. The school had received a letter from the Minsk School of Rowing to scout "tall, healthy girls" for...
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Murden, Tori
Book article from: Notable Sports Figures
...unprecedented accomplishments in transatlantic rowing, mountain climbing and cross country...earn a spot on the 1992 U.S. Olympic rowing team, but was forced to drop out of the...the end of Tori Murden's competitive rowing career. In October 1997, Murden and...
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