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uphroe (iou)



uphroe noun. Also euphroe. M17.
[Dutch juffrouw lit. 'maiden', from jong young + vrouw woman. Cf. JUFFER, UFER, YUFFROUW.]
Nautical. A wooden or brass rod or bar pierced at intervals with holes through which small lines can be run to hold in place an awning or stays.