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chop Obs. 
v. clear a farm in the bush by removing the trees.
- 1821 (1960) The house and barn could stand for a year; and, instead of chopping upon his farm, he could have another great lot of timber ready by the spring.
- 1832 If not preserved at all, land can be hired, to be chopped, logged, burned, and fenced at from 45s to 52s per acre.
- 1821 (1960) The house and barn could stand for a year; and, instead of chopping upon his farm, he could have another great lot of timber ready by the spring.