noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Damage caused to hay in this manner. obsolete, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   To stack (hay) before it is sufficiently dry, leading to excessive fermentation and sometimes toxicity. obsolete, transitive

Etymology

From mow + burn.

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