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barnlot

American  
[bahrn-lot] / ˈbɑrnˌlɒt /

noun

Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S.
  1. barnyard.


Etymology

Origin of barnlot

An Americanism dating back to 1735–45; barn 1 + lot

Example Sentences

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Tom glanced at his mother and then leaped into the wagon to drive the tired team into the barnlot.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt

But to Jethro the several yards along the dooryard and barnlot of Dave Burdow’s place were full of a sinister threat that made the woods road a welcome relief.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt

Jenny came out to the barnlot when she saw him dragging home with the tired team.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt

It was early twilight when he reached the Burdow place, where the wagon that Jethro had seen in front of the general store in Newton now stood in the cluttered barnlot.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt

Together she and Jethro walked silently out to the barnlot and got their team ready to go back to the fields.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt

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