#476 fallow

fallow- land left unseeded after being ploughed and harrowed to regain fertility for a crop; of and an idea, state of mind- undeveloped or inactive, but potentially useful

Old English- fealga; related to Greek polos ploughed field

It will probably be easier to edit it down after it's been critiqued (and has lain fallow for three weeks) anyway.

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