cornhusking

[ kawrn-huhs-king ]

noun

1. the removing of the husks from corn.
2. husking bee.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cornhusking¹

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90; corn ¹ + husk + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

He had his cornhusking to do, and he wanted to get all the fall jobs finished before cold weather.

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