Kail yard

Kail yard
Kail Kail, n. 1. (Bot.) A kind of headless cabbage. Same as {Kale}, 1. [1913 Webster]

2. Any cabbage, greens, or vegetables. [OE. or Scot.] [1913 Webster]

3. A broth made with kail or other vegetables; hence, any broth; also, a dinner. [Scot.] [1913 Webster]

{Kail yard}, a kitchen garden. [Scot.] [1913 Webster]


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