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hill grind

nounplace

gate to communal hill pasture

A gate or passage at the point where a township opens onto the shared hill pasture, serving as the entrance to the grazing area.

Example in use

“Ah'll meet ye at the hill grind.”

Pronunciation

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/HIL-GRYND/

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Origin & context

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