Harefoot n 1: illegitimate son of Canute who seized the throne of England in 1037 (died in 1040) [syn: {Harold I}, {King Harold I}, {Harold Harefoot}, {Harefoot}]
Harefoot \Hare"foot`\ (-f[oo^]t`), n. 1. (Zool.) A long, narrow foot, carried (that is, produced or extending) forward; -- said of dogs. [1913 Webster] 2. (Bot.) A tree ({Ochroma Lagopus}) of the West Indies, having the stamens united somewhat in the form of a hare's foot. [1913 Webster] {Harefoot clover} (Bot.), a species of clover ({Trifolium arvense}) with soft and silky heads. [1913 Webster]