corn-pit
corn-pit · corn-pits
A deep hole or recess in the ground in which corn or maize are storedA deep hole or recess in the ground in which corn or maize are stored.
Meaning
2 senses(South Africa)A deep hole or recess in the ground in which corn or maize are stored.
The part of a produce exchange where the business in maize is carried out.
Origin
From corn + pit. First use appears c. 1883 in the publications of Joseph Edwards.From corn + pit. First use appears c. 1883 in the publications of Joseph Edwards.
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