corn-pit en · NOUN
Etymology
From corn + pit. First use appears c. 1883 in the publications of Joseph Edwards.
Meanings
- (South-Africa) A deep hole or recess in the ground in which corn or maize are stored.
- The part of a produce exchange where the business in maize is carried out.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| corn-pits | Number=Plur | lexicographic |