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Webster 1913 Edition

Espalier

Es-pal′ier

,
Noun.
[F.
espalier
, fr. It.
spalliera
, fr.
spalla
shoulder, the same word as F.
épaule
. See
Epaulet
.]
(Hort.)
A railing or trellis upon which fruit trees or shrubs are trained, as upon a wall; a tree or row of trees so trained.
And figs from standard and
espalier
join.
Pope.

Es-pal′ier

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Espaliered
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Espaliering
.]
To form an espalier of, or to protect by an espalier.

Webster 1828 Edition

Espalier

ESPAL'IER

,
Noun.
[L. palus, a stake or pole.] A row of trees planted about a garden or in hedges, so as to inclose quarters or separate parts, and trained up to a lattice of wood-work, or fastened to stakes, forming a close hedge or shelter to protect plants against injuries from wind or weather.

ESPAL'IER

,
Verb.
T.
To form an espalier, or to protect by an espalier.

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