bulling

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/ˈbʊlɪŋ/

noun

The mating of a cow with a bull.

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Meanings

bulling1

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of bull
nounbulling (plural bullings)

plural bullings

  1. The mating of a cow with a bull.

    The herdsman left last autumn, and by his leaving the dates of service were lost, and the bullings of only a few cows could be given.

    1874, The Farmer's Magazine, page 273
    1 more example

    Much difference of opinion exists as to the number of bullings a cow should receive. Here, I think, good judgment should be used. If the bull is cool and quiet, and some time has intervened since he had his last cow, one good leap is better than more […]

    1865, British Farmer's Magazine, number 48, page 8

Bulling2

proper noun

Translations

Irish dáraíocht
  • dáraíochtmating of a cow with a bull
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