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Jackson6612 Posted 19 years ago
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show-quality versus commercial cattle

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4): b (1): being of an average or inferior quality <commercial oxalic acid> <show-quality versus commercial cattle>
[M-W's Col. Dic.]

What does the phrase ''
show-quality versus commercial cattle'' mean?
  

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I suppose there must be shows similar to dog shows, but for cattle. Such shows would feature the best cattle, not average or inferior cattle. Therefore, in the context "show-quality versus commercial cattle" refers to the best cattle as oppos ed to average or inferior cattle .

  • I suppose there must be shows similar to dog shows, but for cattle.
  • Such shows would feature the best cattle, not average or inferior cattle.
  • Therefore, in the context "show-quality versus commercial cattle" refers to the best cattle as oppos ed to average or inferior cattle .
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I suppose there must be shows similar to dog shows, but for cattle. Such shows would feature the best cattle, not average or inferior cattle. Therefore, in the context "show-quality versus commercial cattle" refers to the best cattle as opposed to average or inferior cattle.

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