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pollard
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[ˈpɒləd], (Verb)
Definitions:
- cut off the top and branches of (a tree) to encourage new growth at the top
(e.g: it was the practice of local authorities to pollard these trees on a regular basis)
Phrases:
Origin
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mid 16th century: from the verb poll + -ard
[ˈpɒləd], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a tree whose top and branches have been pollarded
(e.g: young trees have grown up between the pollards)
- an animal that has lost its horns or cast its antlers
Phrases:
Origin
:
mid 16th century: from the verb poll + -ard
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