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winter-ground
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winter-ground, v. t.
To coved over in the season of winter, as for protection or shelter; as, to winter-ground the roods of a plant. [1913 Webster]
"The ruddock would . . . bring thee all this,
Yea, and furred moss besides, when flowers are none
To winter-ground thy corse." [1913 Webster]
Yea, and furred moss besides, when flowers are none
To winter-ground thy corse." [1913 Webster]
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