Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fother

noun
/ˈfɒðər/
Definition
A measure of hay or fodder, typically used in agricultural contexts.
Examples
  • The farmer ordered ten fothers of hay for his cattle.
  • In the olden days, a fother was a common term used among livestock owners.
  • She estimated that each horse would require about a fother of fodder daily.
Meaning
Fother refers to a specific quantity of animal feed, especially hay, used in farming. It is often employed when calculating how much fodder is needed for livestock.
Synonyms
  • fodder
  • feed
  • hay
  • forage