Meaning
An uncultivated ridge formed in the open field system, caused by the action of ploughing.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English balke, from Old English balca, either from or influenced by Old Norse bálkr (“partition, ridge of land”), from Proto-Germanic *balkô. Cognate with Dutch balk (“balk”), German Balken (“balk”), Italian balcone (“balcony”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles: