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outspan

The English word “outspan” has 3 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To release oxen from a harness.

noun

  1. The place where one releases oxen from a harness.
  2. An area on a farm kept available for travellers to rest and refresh their animals.

Etymology

From out + span. Compare Afrikaans uitspan.

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