Obs. [Irreg. f. L. vert-ĕre to turn.] (See quots.)
1610. W. Folkingham, Art of Survey, I. vii. 14. Tillage generally taken may comprehend all maner of husbandings of grounds, but it is heere limited to Vertilage and Fertilage. Vertilage consists in Deluage and Fictilage.
1688. R. Holme, Armoury, III. 333/2. Vertillage, is a preparing of Ground to receive its Seed by stirring, tossing or turning the same.
