Harvestry

/ˈhɑrvɛstri/ noun

Definition

The practice, business, or art of harvesting crops; the process and methods of gathering agricultural products.

Etymology

From harvest plus the suffix -ry meaning 'practice, business, or collection of.' Similar to pottery, archery, or bravery.

Kelly Says

While rarely used today, 'harvestry' captures something older texts meant—the skilled craft of knowing exactly when to harvest, how to prevent loss, and what methods work for different crops.

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