The farmer drove his plough-share deep "Whose bones are these?" said he, "I find them where my browsing sheep Roam o'er the upland lea." What does "lea" mean? Veldu eitt ?
Correct answer: D. Meadow or pastureland
- A. Rocky land
- B. Bridge
- C. Plain or plateau
- D. Meadow or pastureland
Explanation
“Lea” is an old poetic word for a grassy meadow or pasture where animals graze. The reference to browsing sheep makes this meaning clear.
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