First Known Use: 14th century
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stover
noun sto·ver \ˈstō-vər\
Definition of STOVER
1
dial chiefly English : fodder
2
: mature cured stalks of corn with the ears removed that are used as feed for livestock
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Origin of STOVER
Middle English, modification of Anglo-French estovers necessary supplies, from estover to be necessary, ultimately from Latin est opus there is need
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