corn-pit

noun — 2 senses

corn-pit

noun

Etymology From corn + pit. First use appears c. 1883 in the publications of Joseph Edwards.

1

South Africa A deep hole or recess in the ground in which corn or maize are stored.

2

The part of a produce exchange where the business in maize is carried out.

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