fullfeedとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

From Middle English *fulfeden (suggested by derivative fulfeding (“overfeeding”)), equivalent to full- +‎ feed.

動詞

fullfeed (三人称単数 現在形 fullfeeds, 現在分詞 fullfeeding, 過去形および過去分詞形 fullfed)

1. (transitive) To overfeed; feed to fullness or excess; make plump; fatten.
   • 1914, Virginia. Dept. of Agriculture and Immigration, Bulletin:

     If it is desired to fullfeed hogs, they will make a rapid fattening growth by increasing the grain ration while on pasture, [...]

   • 1966, American Society of Animal Science, American Society of Animal Production, American Dairy Science Association, Journal of animal science:

     Efforts were made to fullfeed animals without undue waste, and unconsumed feed was redistributed as part of the procedure.

派生語

• fullfed