GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Husk, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Husked (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Husking.] To strip off the external covering or envelope of; as, “to husk Indian corn”.
   
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   Husking (?), n.
   1. The act or process of stripping off husks, as from Indian corn.
   
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   2. A meeting of neighbors or friends to assist in husking maize; -- called also husking bee. [U.S.] “A red ear in the husking.”  Longfellow.
   
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