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churning

Meaning of “churning”

Agitating, beating, or working milk so as to bring forth butter.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Proverbs 30:33

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The KJV occurrence

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Proverbs 30:33
Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 30:33 · retained source text

Surely the churning of milke bringeth forth butter; and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.

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Historical definitions

The operation of making butter from cream by agitation; a shaking or stirring.

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