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Definition of winnowing:
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Sometimes the bridegroom is simply seated in a grain basket and the bride in a winnowing- fan; then their hands are joined as the sun is half set, and the marriage is completed.
- "The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II", R. V. Russell. -
Weed their hearts of weariness; 5 Scatter every care Down a wake of angel wings Winnowing the air.
- "Story Hour Readings: Seventh Year", E.C. Hartwell. -
Expenses will be incurred for winnowing the stocks of surpluses, for preparing lay- up facilities for the reserve fleets, and for storage of reserve equipment and supplies.
- "Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to the Present", Various.