| 释义 |
† ˈwortling Obs. rare.
[f. wort n.1 + -ling.]
A young vine-plant.
1691Y-Worth New Art Making Wines 9 But if thou wilt repair an old Vine, these [roots] are taken out, and are now call'd Wortlings. Ibid., These our Wortlings..are the better able to defend against the Frost. |