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HUSKING

\hˈʌskɪŋ], \hˈʌskɪŋ], \h_ˈʌ_s_k_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of HUSKING

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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of Husk
A meeting of neighbors or friends to assist in husking maize; - called also

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
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of Husk
A meeting of neighbors or friends to assist in husking maize; - called also

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

The stripping of husks: specifically the detaching of ears of Indian corn or maize from the stalk and taking off the husks.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

The act of stripping off husks; a husking party.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

The act of stripping off husks.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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