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| tilth [ tilth ] |
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1. tilling of land: the plowing of land in preparation for growing crops
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2. tilled land: land under cultivation
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3. condition of land: the condition of a piece of tilled land, in terms of its cultivation history and suitability for crops
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4. (plural tilths) degree of fineness of soil: the degree of fineness of soil particles in the topmost soil layer
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| [ Old English tilþ(e)< tilian (see till3)] |
