fat stock

noun

Rain on fired earth makes for fertility, good grain, fat stock and an abundant harvest.

The chicken exhibit at the Fat Stock Show will not be continued.

The cross between the Shorthorn and the Aberdeen-Angus is a favourite in the meat markets and at fat-stock competitions.

The station-owners stayed at home and watched their fat stock, which soon became valuable, and was no longer boiled.

In that way the soft corn will pay pretty well after all, for fat stock brings a good price.

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