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pollard Definition


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pollard
noun
    1. A tree whose branches have been cut back, in order to produce a crown of shoots at the top of the trunk, so as to be out of reach of grazing animals, or for periodic harvesting for firewood or fencing, etc.
    2. An animal whose horns have been removed.
verb
    pollarded, pollarding
    1. To make a pollard of (a tree or animal).
Etymology: 16c: from poll verb 5, 6.



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