fullfeed en · VERB
Etymology
A back-formation from fullfeeding; equivalent to full + feed.
Meanings
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(transitive) To overfeed; feed to fullness or excess; make plump; fatten.
Efforts were made to fullfeed animals without undue waste, and unconsumed feed was redistributed as part of the procedure.
1966, American Society of Animal Science, American Society of Animal Production, American Dairy Science Association, Journal of animal science:If it is desired to fullfeed hogs, they will make a rapid fattening growth by increasing the grain ration while on pasture, [...]
1914, Virginia. Dept. of Agriculture and Immigration, Bulletin:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| full-feed | alternative | lexicographic | |
| fullfed | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| fullfed | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| fullfeeding | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| fullfeeds | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |