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Webster 1913 Edition

Husking

Husk′ing

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Noun.
1.
The act or process of stripping off husks, as from Indian corn.
2.
A meeting of neighbors or friends to assist in husking maize; – called also
husking bee.
[U.S.]
“A red ear in the husking.”
Longfellow.

Webster 1828 Edition

Husking

HUSK'ING

,
ppr.
Stripping off husks.

HUSK'ING

,
Noun.
The act of stripping off husks. In New England, the practice of farmers it to invite their neighbors to assist them in stripping their maiz, in autumnal evenings, and this is called a husking.

Definition 2024

husking

husking

English

Verb

husking

  1. present participle of husk

Noun

husking ‎(plural huskings)

  1. A meeting of neighbours or friends to assist in husking maize.

Derived terms

  • husking bee

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhʌskɪŋ/

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