local. Also -idge. [f. WINTER v. + -AGE.] The action of wintering cattle; food or pasture for cattle in winter.

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1828.  Craven Gloss., Winteridge … the same as average.

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1888.  Times, 8 Nov., 5/6. [In Galway] ‘Winterage’ is land hired to place cattle on in the winter months.

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