the act or process of tilling land the condition of soil or land that has been tilled, esp with respect to suitability for promoting plant growth
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tilth (tilth),USA pronunciation
n.
- Agriculturethe act or operation of tilling land;
tillage. - Agriculturethe state of being tilled or under cultivation.
- Agriculturethe physical condition of soil in relation to plant growth.
- Agricultureland that is tilled or cultivated.
- Middle English, Old English. See till2, -th1 bef. 1000
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