stook
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noun
1.
verb (used with object)
2.
verb (used without object)
3.
to stack sheaves of grain; form a pile of straw.
Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English stouk, Old English stūc heap; cognate with Middle Low German stūke, German Stauche; akin to stock
1400–50; late Middle English stouk, Old English stūc heap; cognate with Middle Low German stūke, German Stauche; akin to stock
Related forms
stook·er, noun
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stook (stuːk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a number of sheaves set upright in a field to dry with their heads together |
| —vb | |
| 2. | (tr) to set up (sheaves) in stooks |
| [C15: variant of stouk, of Germanic origin; compare Middle Low German stūke, Old High German stūhha sleeve] | |
| 'stooker | |
| —n | |
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Stook
is one of our favorite verbs.
So is subtilize. Does it mean:
| to introduce subtleties into or argue subtly about. |
| to spend time idly; loaf. |
Example sentences
Sam had a barn with an ell part, stook on the highest hill around here.
It in said that this move was made by some of the stook holders.
Plaintiff all egest hat the following event stook place immediately preceding his firing.
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