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† delvage Obs.|ˈdɛlvɪdʒ| [f. delve v. + -age.] Delving; the digging, ploughing, or turning up of the soil in process of tillage.
1610W. Folkingham Art of Survey i. vii. 14 Deluage is applyed about preparing, and putrifying of the Earth by stirring, tossing and turning of the same. 1688R. Holme Armoury iii. 333/2 Delvage..is..Vertillage. |