Fill-dike
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 Alternative form of February fill-dike. alt-of, alternative
"The Anglo-Saxons called February several names: "Sprout-kale," from the sprouting of cabbage or kale, and "Fill-dike," when the rain and melting snow fills the ditches to overflowing."
Example
More examples"The Anglo-Saxons called February several names: "Sprout-kale," from the sprouting of cabbage or kale, and "Fill-dike," when the rain and melting snow fills the ditches to overflowing."
Etymology
From fill + dike.
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