plough-graith Sc.
(ˈplaʊgreɪθ)
[f. as prec. + graith n.]
The harness and equipment of a plough.
| 1569 Reg. Privy Council Scot. II. 62 Tuke away his plewch grayth. 1597 Sc. Acts Jas. VI, c. 82 (heading) Destroyers of pleuch-graith [body of act pleuchgeire]. 1822 Scott Pirate iv, There was not a corner of the farm fit for any thing but to break plough-graith, and kill cattle. 1828 ― F.M. Perth ii, Locks and bars, plough-graith and harrow-teeth! |