north forty
Originating from agricultural practices, "north forty" now commonly refers to remote locations or specific land parcels in rural contexts.
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Definition
B2Agriculture
(rural, historical)A 40-acre section of land located in the northernmost part of a farm or ranch.
Example
- The north forty needs to be plowed before planting season.
B2General
(idiomatic, informal)A term used to describe a remote or distant place.
Example
- I had to walk all the way to the north forty to find a parking spot.
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