The action of parch, v. (in various senses); an instance of this; (also) the condition of being parched.

The action of spreading out or scattering (new-mown grass) to be dried by the sun and wind.

spec. In technical uses: the training or bringing to the required condition of an animal; the preparation of hay; the curing of fish.

The action of win, v.3

The action or process of exposing corn, malt, etc., to the air. Cf. field, v. 3. Obsolete.