I.to weed out, root up; to weed, clear of weeds.
I. Lit.: “spinas,” Cato, R. R. 2: “segetes,” Varr. R. R. 1, 30; Col. 11, 2, 40; Plin. 18, 21, 50, § 184; Tert. Pall. 2 med.—
II. Transf. *
A. To pluck, deprive of its hair, Pers. 4, 35.—
B. To mow: frumenta, Aug. Civ. Dei, 4, 8 med.