Boskin

Boskin

BOS-kin ˈbɒskɪn
Noun

Cow stall divider.

Example Sentences

"Cow at boskin."
"Fix boskin."

Etymology & History

Yorkshire agricultural term for stall divider. From boss plus kin.

Word Details

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Region
Yorkshire
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Era
1700s
Language
none
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Formality
neutral

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