The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
stall-feed — stall′ feed v. t. fed, feed•ing 1) ahb. to feed (an animal) in a stall 2) ahb. to fatten (an animal) for slaughter by stall feeding • Etymology: 1755–65 … From formal English to slang
stall-feed — [stôl′fēd΄] vt. stall fed [stôl′fed΄] stall feeding to feed (an animal kept inactive in a stall) for fattening … English World dictionary
stall-feed — transitive verb (stall fed; feeding) Date: 1554 to feed in a stall especially so as to fatten < stall feed an ox > … New Collegiate Dictionary
stall-feed — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ transitive verb : to feed in a stall for fattening stall feed an ox … Useful english dictionary
stall-feed — /stawl feed /, v.t., stall fed, stall feeding. 1. to keep and feed (an animal) in a stall. 2. to fatten (an animal) for slaughter by stall feeding. [1755 65] * * * … Universalium
stall-feed — /ˈstɔl fid/ (say stawl feed) verb (t) (stall fed, stall feeding) 1. to keep and feed (an animal) in a stall. 2. to fatten by this process, as an animal for killing …
stall-feed — verb feed and keep (an animal) in a stall, especially in order to fatten it … English new terms dictionary
Stall-fed — Stall feed Stall feed ( f[=e]d ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Stall fed} ( f[e^]d ); p. pr. & vb. n. {Stall feeding}.] To feed and fatten in a stall or on dry fodder; as, to stall feed an ox. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Stall-feeding — Stall feed Stall feed ( f[=e]d ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Stall fed} ( f[e^]d ); p. pr. & vb. n. {Stall feeding}.] To feed and fatten in a stall or on dry fodder; as, to stall feed an ox. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
stall — 1. n. & v. n. 1 a a trader s stand or booth in a market etc., or out of doors. b a compartment in a building for the sale of goods. c a table in this on which goods are exposed. 2 a a stable or cowhouse. b a compartment for one animal in this. 3… … Useful english dictionary
