pleach

(plēc̸h)

transitive verb

Old Poet. to plait

Origin: ME plechen < NormFr plechier, for OFr plessier, plaissier, to weave: see plash

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transitive verb pleached, pleach·ing, pleach·es

To plait or interlace (branches or vines, for example), especially in making a hedge or an arbor.
To shade or border with interlaced branches or vines.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English plechen

Origin: , from Old North French plechier

Origin: , probably from Latin plectere; see plek- in Indo-European roots

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