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† deˈbranch, v. Obs. rare. [ad. F. desbranchir (Palsgr. & Cotgr.), or desbranche-r (15–16th c. Godef.), f. dé-, des- (de- I. 6) + branche branch.] trans. To deprive of branches, to lop. Hence deˈbranching vbl. n.
1601Holland Pliny I. 538 After such pruning and debranching. |