grasscut en · NOUN
Meanings
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(British, India) Synonym of grasscutter (“native who fetches grass for horses”).
The "grasscut" (you have to keep one certainly, if not a couple, to look after two horses), goes out daily to cut the grass, returning with enough for a day's consumption.
1882, Indian outfits & establishments: a practical guide, page 133:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| grasscuts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |