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ˈunder-bough
[under-1 5 b.]
One of the lower boughs or branches of a tree. Also fig.
1523Fitzherb. Husb. §135 And than the vnder bowes wolde be cutte awaye. 1626Bacon Sylva §532 It is certain that timber trees in Coppice-woods grow more upright and more free from under-boughs, than those that stand in the fields. 1642Fuller Holy & Prof. St. ii. xxii. 143 These under-boughs grow from the same root with the top-branches. a1661― Worthies, Wilts. iii. (1662) 153 His father,..a fortunate Gentleman in all his Children,..some of his under-boughs out-growing the top-branch. 1814Wordsw. Excurs. v. 148 The roof upheld By naked rafters intricately crossed, Like leafless underboughs, in some thick wood. |