thrash

THRASH, v.t.

1. To beat out grain from the husk or pericarp with a flail; as, to thrash wheat, rye or oats.

2. To beat corn off from the cob or spike; as, to thrash maiz.

3. To beat soundly with a stick or whip; to drub.

THRASH, v.i. To practice thrashing; to perform the business of thrashing; as a man who thrashes well.

1. To labor; to drudge.

I rather would be Mevius, thrash for rhymes,

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