fullfeed

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Etymology

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A back-formation from fullfeeding; equivalent to full- +‎ feed.

Verb

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fullfeed (third-person singular simple present fullfeeds, present participle fullfeeding, simple past and past participle 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.

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