frow1
/fraʊ
/noun archaic
A Dutchwoman.
Origin
Late Middle English: from Dutch vrouw 'woman'.
FROW2
/frəʊ/noun informal
The row of seats closest to the catwalk at a fashion show, considered to be the most prestigious and desirable place to sit: Nicole Richie joined Jessica Alba on the FROW in a monochrome black and white frock...
- Sitting side-by-side with Jessica on the FROW was Amanda Seyfried who also gave us serious hair envy.
- The most shocking news we've heard all week is that the FROW are now wearing winter clothes in winter.
- Stella McCartney turns up the volume on the Paris catwalk with boxy shapes and cocoon coats (and an A-list FROW of course).
Origin
Early 21st century: abbreviation of front row.