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Definition of Cornhusking
1. Noun. A social gathering for the purpose of husking corn.
2. Noun. The act of removing the husks from ears of corn.
Definition of Cornhusking
1. Noun. The removal of the husk from corn. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cornhusking
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cornhusking
Literary usage of Cornhusking
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Lawyers' Reports Annotated by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company (1906)
"... as an alleged surety, entered into a written contract with the Piano Manufacturing
Company for the purchase of » cornhusking and shredding machine, ..."
2. How to Teach Agriculture: A Book of Methods in this Subject by Ashley Van Storm, Kary Cadmus Davis (1921)
"Highly skilful plowing, milking, grooming, stacking, cornhusking, cotton picking,
pruning, spading, transplanting, rope work, horse training and scores of ..."
3. A History of Northeast Missouri by Walter Williams (1913)
"They would enter with animation and zest into the enjoyment of festive occasions,
such as the singing schools, the going and coming; cornhusking parties, ..."
4. History Pockets, Colonial America, Grades 4-6 by Marc Tyler Nobleman (2003)
"Competitive cornhusking games made work more enjoyable. Music and dancing were
common at weddings and other social events. Children played games such as ..."
5. Daily Geography Practice: Student Practice Books by Evan-Moor Educational Publishers (2007)
"This nickname comes from the cornhusking contests that were held each fall in
many rural communities. Design a new logo for Nebraska, highlighting its farm ..."
6. Daily Geography Practice: Student Practice Books by Evan-Moor Educational Publishers (2007)
"This nickname comes from the cornhusking contests that were held each fall in
many rural communities. Design a new logo for Nebraska, highlighting its farm ..."
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