stover
Fodder for cattle, especially straw or coarse hayFodder for cattle, especially straw or coarse hay.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)Fodder for cattle, especially straw or coarse hay.
(countable, uncountable)Stalks and leaves, not including grain, of certain forages
the dried stalks and leaves of a field crop (especially corn) used as animal fodder after the grain has been harvested
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Anglo-Norman estovers (“necessities”) via Middle English estover (“allowance”), ultimFrom Anglo-Norman estovers (“necessities”) via Middle English estover (“allowance”), ultimately from Latin est opus (“there is need”). Compare estover.
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Forms
plural: stoversLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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