farming
|farm-ing|
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/ˈfɑːrmɪŋ/
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/ˈfɑːmɪŋ/
(farm)
agricultural land
Etymology
Etymology Information
'farming' originates from the Old English word 'feormian', which meant 'to provision or supply'.
Historical Evolution
'feormian' transformed into the Middle English word 'farmen', and eventually became the modern English word 'farm'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to provision or supply', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'agriculture'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the activity or business of growing crops and raising livestock.
Farming is essential for food production.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35