spready

adjective

ˈspredē
-er/-est
: having or constituting a hide 60 pounds or more in weight and 6¹/₂ feet or more in length
used of a steer or a hide
spready native steers
a spready hide

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“Spready.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spready. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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