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farm-yard
farm·yard
/
ˈfɑrmˌyɑrd
/
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fahrm
-yahrd
]
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noun
a
yard
or enclosure surrounded by or connected with
farm
buildings.
Origin:
1740–50;
farm
+
yard
2
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farmyard
(ˈfɑːmˌjɑːd)
—
n
a. an area surrounded by or adjacent to farm buildings
b. (
as modifier
):
farmyard animals
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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