Chafted

/ˈtʃæftɪd/ adjective

Definition

Processed to remove chaff; having had chaff separated from the grain.

Etymology

Past participle of a verb form derived from 'chaff,' using the suffix '-ed' to indicate completion of an action. The term follows standard English patterns for describing agricultural processes applied to grain.

Kelly Says

Before machines took over, 'chafted' grain was examined carefully by eye and hand—women often did this tedious, crucial work, and their skill in selecting only the best kernels was as valued as the harvest itself.

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