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winterfeed

[ win-ter-feed ]
/ ˈwɪn tərˌfid /

verb (used with object), win·ter·fed, win·ter·feed·ing.

to feed (cattle, sheep, etc.) during the winter when pasturage is not available.
to supply (grain, hay, etc.) to livestock in winter.

verb (used without object), win·ter·fed, win·ter·feed·ing.

to provide feed for livestock in winter: We were obliged to winterfeed through April this year.

noun

the feed given to livestock during the winter.

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Origin of winterfeed

First recorded in 1595–1605; winter + feed

Words nearby winterfeed

winterbourne, winter break, winter cherry, winter cress, winter crookneck, winterfeed, winter flounder, Winter Games, winter garden, wintergreen, wintergreen barberry
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British Dictionary definitions for winterfeed

winterfeed
/ (ˈwɪntəˌfiːd) /

verb -feeds, -feeding or -fed

to feed (livestock) in winter when the grazing is not rich enough
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