STOVER


Meaning of STOVER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈstō-vər ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English, modification of Anglo-French estovers necessary supplies, from estover to be necessary, ultimately from Latin est opus there is need

Date: 14th century

1. dialect chiefly England : fodder

2. : mature cured stalks of corn with the ears removed that are used as feed for livestock

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.