The Principles of Breeding or, Glimpses at the Physiological Laws involved in the Reproduction and Improvement of Domestic Animals Pumpkin Farmers Profit From Odd, Ugly Varietiesįor the last, the term breeding-in, or close breeding, is generally deemed more suitable.Ĭattle and Their Diseases Embracing Their History and Breeds, Crossing and Breeding, And Feeding and Management With the Diseases to which They are Subject, And The Remedies Best Adapted to their Cureįor the latter, the term breeding in, or close breeding, is deemed more fitting. Pumpkin breeding is done by hand, with breeders using pollen from one variety to pollinate another, he said. Notes to Shakespeare - Volume 01: Comedies ii.31 (278,2) I am in doubt whether the custom of the language in Shakespeare's time did not authorise this mode of speech, and make _complain of good breeding_ the same with _complain_ of the want of _good_ breeding. noun the production of animals or plants by inbreeding or hybridization.noun the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior).noun elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression.noun the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring.noun helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community.
noun The act or process of generating or bearing.Training, discipline.įrom the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English. noun In society his good breeding and vivacity made him always welcome.noun Deportment of behavior in social life manners, especially good manners: as, good breeding (politeness) a man of no breeding (that is, a very ill-bred man).noun Upbringing nurture education instruction.noun The rearing of cattle or live stock of any kind, particularly by mingling or crossing one strain of a species of variety with another, with a view to improve the breed.noun The act of generating or producing.noun The propagation of animals or plants.noun The production of offspring or young.noun Upbringing or education, especially in proper social behavior.From The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.