'Winter-ground' definitions:

Definition of 'Winter-ground'

From: GCIDE

Winter-ground \Win"ter-ground`\, v. t. To coved over in the season of winter, as for protection or shelter; as, to winter-ground the roods of a plant. [1913 Webster]
The ruddock would . . . bring thee all this, Yea, and furred moss besides, when flowers are none To winter-ground thy corse. --Shak. [1913 Webster]