stall-feed

[stawl-feed]

verb (used with object), stall-fed, stall-feed·ing.

to keep and feed (an animal) in a stall.

to fatten (an animal) for slaughter by stall-feeding.

Origin of stall-feed

First recorded in 1755–65

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Historical Examples of stall-feed

In latitudes, however, in which it becomes necessary to stall-feed during several months of the year, barns are indispensable.
Cattle and Their Diseases
Robert Jennings

British Dictionary definitions for stall-feed

stall-feed

verb -feeds, -feeding or -fed

(tr) to keep and feed (an animal) in a stall, esp as an intensive method of fattening it for slaughter

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