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单词 plough-gang
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Definition of plough-gang in English:

plough-gang

(US plow-gang)
noun ˈplaʊɡaŋ
Scottish historical
  • A measure of arable land based on the area able to be tilled by one plough with a team of horses or oxen in the year, varying in extent according to the type of plough used, the nature of the ground, etc.

Origin

Mid 16th century. From plough + gang. Compare Old Icelandic plóg-gangr plough furrow.

Definition of plough-gang in US English:

plough-gang

(US plow-gang)
nounˈplaʊɡaŋ
Scottish historical
  • A measure of arable land based on the area able to be tilled by one plough with a team of horses or oxen in the year, varying in extent according to the type of plough used, the nature of the ground, etc.

Origin

Mid 16th century. From plough + gang. Compare Old Icelandic plóg-gangr plough furrow.

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