turf

Posted on by

turf, f.n: turf, sod, piece of earth with grass on it; the grassy surface of the earth. (TURF / ˈtʌrf)

Medieval manuscript illustration of a grassy knoll with dogs chasing rabbits out of their holes; on top of the knoll two rabbits face one another, forelegs outstretched.
Luttrell Psalter; England (Lincolnshire), c. 1320-1340; British Library, Add MS 42130, f. 176v. [sites.nd.edu]

Leave a comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.