corn-pit
The part of a produce exchange where the business in maize is carried out.
ˈkɔɹnptɪtDocumented since 1880sSilenthistorical137 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026＋ Add a definition
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(South Africa) A deep hole or recess in the ground in which corn or maize are stored.
Origin: From . First use appears c. 1883 in the publications of Joseph Edwards. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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The part of a produce exchange where the business in maize is carried out.
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