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Espalier [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

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.

Espalier [Verb transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1828

To form an espalier or to protect by an espalier

Espalier [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

A railing or trellis upon which fruit trees or shrubs are trained, as upon a wall; a tree or row of trees so trained.

Espalier [Verb transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

To form an espalier of, or to protect by an espalier.

Espaliered [Imperfect tense and past participle] Webster's Dictionary 1913

of Espalier

Espaliering [Present participle and verbal noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

of Espalier