harvesttime

[ hahr-vist-tahym ]

noun

Origin of harvesttime

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at harvest, time

harvesttime was a cooperative enterprise and whole families joined in "bringing in the sheaves."
The Fair Play Settlers of the West Branch Valley, 1769-1784 | George D. Wolf
Cabin-raisings, cornhuskings, harvesttime, and quilting parties are just a few examples of this spirit in action.
The Fair Play Settlers of the West Branch Valley, 1769-1784 | George D. Wolf
And their cooperative spirit, despite their mixed national origins, was markedly noticeable at harvesttime.
The Fair Play Settlers of the West Branch Valley, 1769-1784 | George D. Wolf

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