cornhusking

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English

Etymology

From cornhusk +‎ -ing or corn +‎ husking.

Pronunciation

Noun

cornhusking (plural cornhuskings)

  1. The removal of the husk from corn.
    • 2001, Donald Winkler, The Women in Lincoln's Life:
      He excelled at cornhuskings, where men and boys were divided into two groups, each striving to shuck the most corn.

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