a.
The tillable fields are in some places . . . so shelfy that the corn hath much ado to fasten its root. Carew. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.;
On the tawny sands and shelves. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
On the secret shelves with fury cast. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
To lay on the shelf,
n.;
On the tawny sands and shelves. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
On the secret shelves with fury cast. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
To lay on the shelf,
a.
The tillable fields are in some places . . . so shelfy that the corn hath much ado to fasten its root. Carew. [ 1913 Webster ]