† small-hoev.
Obsolete.
intransitive and transitive. To free from weeds, etc., with a small hoe.
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1786 J. Abercrombie Gardeners Daily Assistant 139 Salsafy, scorzonera, skirrets—small-hoe, and thin six inches distance.
1849 Cottage Gardener May 72/2 The seedlings must be small-hoed to kill the weeds, from which they should be kept completely clear throughout their growth.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2012; most recently modified version published online September 2018).
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