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Definition of green yard in English: green yardnoun ˈɡriːn jɑːd 1A grassy enclosure, a paddock. 2An enclosure for impounded animals and vehicles; a pound. Now historical. 3A grassed enclosure in which hounds are exercised. 4In Norwich: an open space to the north of the Cathedral, frequently used for preaching.
Origin Late Middle English. Probably partly from green + yard, and partly from green + yard. Definition of green yard in US English: green yardnounˈɡriːn jɑːd 1A grassy enclosure, a paddock. 2An enclosure for impounded animals and vehicles; a pound. Now historical. 3A grassed enclosure in which hounds are exercised. 4In Norwich: an open space to the north of the Cathedral, frequently used for preaching.
Origin Late Middle English. Probably partly from green + yard, and partly from green + yard. |