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bourtree

[boo r-tree] /ˈbʊərˌtri/

Word Origin

noun

1.

European elder.

Origin of bourtree

late Middle English

1400-1450

1400-50; late Middle English burtre, equivalent to bur (of uncertain origin) + tre tree

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The Elder, or bourtree had wonderful influence as a protection against evil.

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