ppl. a. [f. FURROW v. + -ED1.] In senses of the vb. † Furrowed-grass: see CHAMELEON sb. 6 c, and quot. (1598) there.
1599. Shaks., Hen. V., III. Prol. 12. The threaden Sayles Draw the huge Bottomes through the furrowed Sea.
1615. J. Stephens, Satyr. Ess., 18.
Another doth conceale | |
The furrowed wrinkles of his tawny skinne. |
1632. Milton, LAllegro, 64. While the ploughman, near at hand, Whistles oer the furrowed land.
1646. Gaule, Sel. Cases Consc., 45. Every old woman with a wrinkled face, a furrd brow, a hairy lip, a gobber tooth, a squint eye, a squeaking voyce, or a scolding tongue, having a rugged coate on her back, a skull-cap on her head, a spindle in her hand, and a Dog or Cat by her side; is not only suspected, but pronounced for a witch.
1713. Addison, Guardian, No. 114, 22 July, ¶ 1. The features are strong and well furrowed.
1810. Scott, Lady of L., II. xvi. The furrowed bosom of the deep.
1828. Stark, Elem. Nat. Hist., II. 305. Thorax furrowed and crenated on the margin.
1855. Kingsley, Heroes, Theseus, II. 205. The furrowed marble walls.