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tilth
[ tilth ]
noun
- the act or operation of tilling land; tillage.
- the state of being tilled or under cultivation.
- the physical condition of soil in relation to plant growth.
- land that is tilled or cultivated.
tilth
/ tɪlθ /
noun
- the act or process of tilling land
- the condition of soil or land that has been tilled, esp with respect to suitability for promoting plant growth
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Origin of tilth1
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Example Sentences
The worth of 'winter tilth of a cyvar two legal pence;' and so p. 286, Dimetian Code.
When land is in excellent tilth, it may grow red clover satisfactorily while showing a decided lime deficiency.
The husbandman was bound to carry out the proper cultivation, raise an average crop and leave the field in good tilth.
If the tenant paid his rent and left the land in good tilth, the landlord could not interfere nor forbid subletting.
Every plant and shrub gave evidence of loving care, and repaid the tilth bestowed upon them with lavish interest.
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