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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A deep hole or recess in the ground in which corn or maize are stored. South-Africa
2. 2
   The part of a produce exchange where the business in maize is carried out.

Etymology

From corn + pit. First use appears c. 1883 in the publications of Joseph Edwards.

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