earing

Definitions


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- The action of ploughing; (also) an instance of this, a ploughing.


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Origin:
Old English; earliest use found in Antwerp-London Glossary. From ear + -ing


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- The coming into ear of a cereal crop.


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century. From ear + -ing


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- In earlier use: a loop in the corner of a sail through which a rope may be attached. Later: any of various small ropes threaded through such a loop in order to fasten the (upper) corner of a sail to the yard.


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century; earliest use found in John Smith. Either (i) from ear + ring




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