uncallow

English

Verb

uncallow (third-person singular simple present uncallows, present participle uncallowing, simple past and past participle uncallowed)

  1. (UK, regional, obsolete) To remove the upper stratum of earth in order to reach the bed of gravel, chalk, or other substance beneath.
    • 1736, William Nelson, The Office and Authority of a Justice of Peace, volume 2:
      Owners to uncallow and take off the Soil, Mould, Dirt, or Compost […]
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