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stall-feed

[ stawl-feed ]

verb (used with object)

, stall-fed, stall-feed·ing.
  1. to keep and feed (an animal) in a stall.
  2. to fatten (an animal) for slaughter by stall-feeding.

stall-feed

verb

  1. tr to keep and feed (an animal) in a stall, esp as an intensive method of fattening it for slaughter

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Word History and Origins

Origin of stall-feed1

First recorded in 1755–65

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Example Sentences

In latitudes, however, in which it becomes necessary to stall-feed during several months of the year, barns are indispensable.

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