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tilth

tilth [ tilth ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. tilling of land: the plowing of land in preparation for growing crops

2. tilled land: land under cultivation

3. condition of land: the condition of a piece of tilled land, in terms of its cultivation history and suitability for crops

4.  (plural tilths) degree of fineness of soil: the degree of fineness of soil particles in the topmost soil layer

[ Old English tilþ(e)< tilian (see till3)]
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