Associations to the word «Pinfold»

Wiktionary

PINFOLD, noun. An open enclosure for animals, especially an area where stray animals were rounded up if their owners failed to properly supervise their use of common grazing land.
PINFOLD, verb. (transitive) To confine animals in a pinfold.

Dictionary definition

PINFOLD, noun. A pen where stray animals are confined.

Wise words

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