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单词 out-winter
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out-winterv.

Brit. /ˌaʊtˈwɪntə/, U.S. /ˌaʊtˈwɪn(t)ər/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: out- prefix, winter v.
Etymology: < out- prefix + winter v. Compare earlier out-winterer n., out-wintered adj., out-wintering n.
transitive. To keep (an animal) in the open during the winter.
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the world > food and drink > farming > animal husbandry > animal keeping practices general > [verb (transitive)] > winter in or out
winter1440
rough1858
out-winter1930
in-winter1961
1930 Times 9 Dec. 9/4 The point seems to be that they [sc. cattle] should be out-wintered, and fed as far as possible without concentrate food.
1960 Farmer & Stockbreeder 8 Mar. 109/3 Gimmer hoggs that are outwintered well in North-East Cheshire have yielded fleeces up to 11 lb.
1995 Farmers Weekly 21 July 93/1 It is well sheltered and provides a much gentler climate. All livestock are out-wintered.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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