Dairying

/ˈdɛərɪɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The business, occupation, or process of producing, processing, or selling dairy products; the management of a dairy farm.

Etymology

Gerund form of dairy (used as a verb), formed with the -ing suffix. From Middle English daierie through Old Norse origins.

Kelly Says

Dairying as an industry completely transformed human civilization—it gave us reliable protein and shelf-stable food, which allowed cities to grow and people to settle in one place instead of constantly moving with herds!

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