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English
Etymology
A back-formation from fullfeeding; equivalent to full- + feed.
Verb
fullfeed (third-person singular simple present fullfeeds, present participle fullfeeding, simple past and past participle fullfed)
- (transitive) To overfeed; feed to fullness or excess; make plump; fatten.
1914, Virginia. Dept. of Agriculture and Immigration, Bulletin:If it is desired to fullfeed hogs, they will make a rapid fattening growth by increasing the grain ration while on pasture, [...]
1966, American Society of Animal Science, American Society of Animal Production, American Dairy Science Association, Journal of animal science:Efforts were made to fullfeed animals without undue waste, and unconsumed feed was redistributed as part of the procedure.
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