truck farm
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noun
a farm or piece of land for the growing of vegetables and fruit for sale, especially to local or nearby markets.
Origin of truck farm
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
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Evidently, this was a truck-farm and the mistress of it was preparing for market.
DorothyEvelyn Raymond
The truck-farm seemed to be away off, "in the middle of nowhere."
DorothyEvelyn Raymond
Its capacity was enormous, and so prolific was the truck-farm that it was always well filled when it made its city trips.
DorothyEvelyn Raymond
To him the money seemed a fortune, and that his old companion of the truck-farm must still be as poor in purse as he.
Dorothy's House PartyEvelyn Raymond
I don't much like to say the poorhouse, where I was took after my folks died, and I hate to say Mrs. Stott's truck-farm.
Dorothy at SkyrieEvelyn Raymond
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