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Turnwrest

Turn′wrestˊ

(tûrn′rĕstˊ)
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Noun.
(a)
Designating a cumbersome style of plow used in England, esp. in Kent.
(b)
Designating a kind of hillside plow.
[Eng.]
Knight.

Definition 2024


turnwrest

turnwrest

English

Noun

turnwrest (plural turnwrests)

  1. (Britain) A cumbersome kind of plough formerly used in England, especially in Kent.