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单词 uncallow
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uncallown.

Etymology: < uncallow v.Previous versions of the OED give the stress as: unˈcallow.
local.
= callow n.1 3a.
ΘΚΠ
the world > the earth > structure of the earth > constituent materials > earth or soil > [noun] > topsoil
swarth1649
uncallow1787
callow1823
ridding1827
encallow1836
baring1871
kelly1884
1787 W. Marshall Rural Econ. Norfolk I. 151 The depth of uncallow is generally very unequal.
1787 W. Marshall Provincialisms in Rural Econ. Norfolk II. 391 Uncallow, the earth which covers a jam of marl.
1841 Civil Engineer & Architect's Jrnl. 4 341/2 To the above must be added the expenses for removing the uncallow.
1871 J. Phillips Geol. Oxf. 471 Thick bed of ‘Uncallow’, consisting of gravel, brickearth, loam, and sand, in horizontal, curved, and aggregated masses.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1921; most recently modified version published online June 2019).

uncallowv.

Etymology: un- prefix2 1b + callow adj.1 3b.Previous versions of the OED give the stress as: unˈcallow.
local.
transitive. To clear (clay, marl, etc.) of the surface soil; to remove (soil) for this purpose. Also intransitive.
ΘΚΠ
society > occupation and work > industry > earth-moving, etc. > [verb (transitive)] > other specific processes
rama1450
uncallow1729
riprap1837
kid1877
bulldoze1931
bulldozer1945
blast1951
1729 Act 2 Geo. II 313 They are hereby obliged and required to uncallow and take off all the Soil, Mould, or other Compost, lying upon the said Earth.

Derivatives

unˈcallowing n.
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1787 W. Marshall Rural Econ. Norfolk I. 396 (note) One individual gives 4d..., and 6d..., a load for casting; besides the uncallowing, which he pays for extra by the day.
1824 Mechanic's Mag. No. 33. 77 This is done by removing the vegetable mould from the surface, which is called uncallowing.
1842 Civil Engineer & Architect's Jrnl. 5 85/2 The uncallowing and resoiling together..must be taken at the lowest price of 3d. and 3½d.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1921; most recently modified version published online June 2019).
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