释义 |
finched, ppl. a.|fɪnʃt| [? f. finch + -ed2; but the meaning is not accounted for.] (See quots.)
1786Culley Live Stock 56 They [Long-horned Cattle]..have (in general) a white streak or lace along their back, which the breeders term finched. 1794Wedge Agric. Surv. Chester 31 Their [cows'] prevailing colours are red, brindled and pied; with almost universally ‘finched’, or white backs. 1825in Loudon Encycl. Agric. §6108. 954 (quoting Culley). |