PLEUGH Meaning and
Definition
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Pleugh is an archaic term used to refer to a specific implement or device historically used for agricultural purposes. More specifically, it describes a heavy, robust, and often wooden farm tool utilized for tilling and turning over soil before sowing seeds or planting crops. The pleugh consists of a long handle or beam on one end, which allowed a person to guide and control its movements, while the other end features a sharp blade or share designed to slice through the ground. In some variations, the pleugh may also incorporate additional components such as a moldboard or metal plate used to further break up the soil and invert it.
The term itself can be traced back to Middle English and Old English, where it was derived from the Old Norse word "plógr" and similar Germanic roots. The pleugh was one of the earliest and fundamental tools in agricultural practices, predating more modern equipment such as plows. Its usage spanned centuries and played a crucial role in cultivating fields and preparing them for farming activities.
Today, the term pleugh is rarely used, as technological advances have led to the development of more efficient and mechanized tools and equipment for agricultural purposes. However, it remains a historical term, evoking images of manual labor and traditional farming methods employed in earlier times.
Etymology of PLEUGH
The word "pleugh" is of Scottish origin and is an alternative spelling of "plough", which refers to a farming implement used for breaking up and turning over soil. The etymology of "pleugh" can be traced back to the Old English word "plōh", which has Germanic roots. In turn, "plōh" is thought to have derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*plōgaz". This word eventually evolved in the various Germanic languages, and the spelling "pleugh" specifically developed in Scottish dialects.
Conjugate verb Pleugh
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