virgate
virgate¹
Definition
vir·gate (vʉr′git, -gāt′)
noun
a former English unit of land measure varying greatly in size, but most commonly equal to about 30 acres
Etymology: ML virgata (terrae) < L virga, twig (see verge): used as transl. of OE gierdland, yardland
virgate²
Definition
vir·gate (-git, -gāt′)
adjective
- rod-shaped
- Bot. long, thin, and stiff, with few branches
Etymology: ModL virgatus < L, made of twigs < virga, twig: see verge
virgate
Usage Examples
Converse of object
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