单词 | dungstead |
释义 | > as lemmasdungstead dungstead n. now chiefly Irish English a place where animal dung is stored and (typically) rotted down to be used as manure; a dung heap. ΚΠ 1796 J. Headrick Ess. on Manures 6 in Addit. App. Outl. 15th Chapter Proposed Gen. Rep. (Board Agric.) Those who have treated this subject, are much divided respecting the most advantageous construction of a dung-stead. 1805 T. H. Horne Compl. Grazier vi. 367 The farm-yard is doubtless the most proper and convenient place for forming dungsteads. 1927 Glasgow Herald 13 Apr. 12 There was a thatched farmhouse with dungsteads at either end. 2016 Irish Independent (Nexis) 8 Nov. (Farming section) 29 It contains a nice neat yard with a stable block, a haybarn with a double lean-to and a dungstead. < as lemmas |
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