[f. STALK sb.1]
1. intr. To put forth stalks. rare–1.
1666. J. Davies, Hist. Caribbee Isles, 5. There is not strength enough left in the root to force it to staulk and knit in the ear.
2. trans. To remove the stalks from (fruit).
1902. Daily Chron., 5 July, 8/4. Stalk three-quarters of a pound of fine fresh fruit, rub them through a hair sieve [etc.].
