Aration
Pronunciation : A*ra"tion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. aratio, fr. arare to plow.]
Definition : Defn: Plowing; tillage. [R.] Lands are said to be in a state of aration when they are under tillage. Brande.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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