The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Turf \Turf\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Turfed; p. pr. & vb. n.
   Turfing.]
   To cover with turf or sod; as, to turf a bank, or the border
   of a terrace. --A. Tucker.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Turfing \Turf"ing\, n.
   The act or process of providing or covering with turf.
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   Turfing iron, Turfing spade, an implement for cutting,
      and paring off, turf.
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