Edward shortly means to spread out hay for drying (3)

I believe the answer is:

ted

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'edward' is the definition.
(I know that edward given name Ted)

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(Other definitions for ted that I've seen before include "Chap" , "1950s adolescent" , "Edward, in short" , "Spread hay; man's name" , "'Father . . .' is a TV comedy show" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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