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corn·​husk·​ing | \ ˈkȯrn-ˌhə-skiŋ How to pronounce cornhusking (audio) \

Definition of cornhusking

: a social gathering especially of farm families to husk corn

Examples of cornhusking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There will also be a face-painting corral and old-fashioned cornhusking. — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, Pomerado News, 10 July 2019 There will also be a blacksmith sharing his craft, games for all ages and old-fashioned cornhusking. — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, Pomerado News, 27 June 2019

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First Known Use of cornhusking

1692, in the meaning defined above

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“Cornhusking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornhusking. Accessed 15 Oct. 2021.

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