mast

³mast

noun

Definition of MAST

: nuts (as acorns) accumulated on the forest floor and often serving as food for animals

Origin of MAST

Middle English, from Old English mæst; akin to Old High German mast food, mast, and probably to Old English mete food — more at meat

First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Animal Husbandry Terms

apiary, bantam, calico, girth, hogwash, rut