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girdle † 
v. See quotes.
See also: ring
- 1766 The Boundary Line . . . is distinguished by Openings . . . where several Trees are girdled and square Posts set up. . . .
- 1863 . . . the trees may be "girdled;" that is, a ring of bark from the trunk near the base, which causes death in so far that no foliage appears next spring. . . .
- 1964 Their tender bark could not withstand such wear and tear and sometimes the young trees were "girdled."
- 1766 The Boundary Line . . . is distinguished by Openings . . . where several Trees are girdled and square Posts set up. . . .