uncallow

verb

uncallow

verb
1

UK, Obsolete, Regional To remove the upper stratum of earth in order to reach the bed of gravel, chalk, or other substance beneath.

  • Owners to uncallow and take off the Soil, Mould, Dirt, or Compost […]1736, William Nelson, The Office and Authority of a Justice of Peace, volume 2:

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