The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Corncutter \Corn"cut`ter\ (k[^o]rn"k?t`t?r), n.
   1. A machine for cutting up stalks of corn for food of
      cattle.
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   2. An implement consisting of a long blade, attached to a
      handle at nearly a right angle, used for cutting down the
      stalks of Indian corn.
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