单词 | oyster-laying |
释义 | > as lemmasoyster-laying oyster-laying n. [ < oyster n. + laying n.; compare sense 2c at that entry] = oyster bed n. (a). ΚΠ 1761 Ipswich Jrnl. 9 May 4/3 To be Lett for any Term, not exceeding 15 Years, The Oyster Layings in Ramsey Creek, capable of containing a large Stock of Oysters, with the Liberty of digging Pits on the adjoining Saltings. 1826 R. V. Barnewall & C. Cresswell Rep. Cases King's Bench 4 486 The messuage,..sea-grounds, oyster-layings, [etc.]. 1959 Fisheries (Consolidation) Act (Republic of Ireland) §255 If any person wilfully trespasses on any licensed oyster bed or oyster layings [etc.]. < as lemmas |
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