Haycap

/ˈheɪkæp/ noun

Definition

A waterproof covering or protective roof placed over hay to protect it from rain and weather damage.

Etymology

Compound of 'hay' and 'cap'; emerged from practical agricultural need to preserve hay quality during storage.

Kelly Says

Before modern tarps, farmers crafted haycaps from thatch or wooden frames—a simple invention that could save an entire winter's food supply from rot.

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