pollard

[pol-erd]

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noun

a tree cut back nearly to the trunk, so as to produce a dense mass of branches.
an animal, as a stag, ox, or sheep, having no horns.

verb (used with object)

to convert into a pollard.

Origin of pollard

First recorded in 1515–25; poll¹ + -ard

Related formsun·pol·lard·ed, adjective

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Examples from the Web for pollard

Contemporary Examples

When the prime minister was out of power, he visited Pollard in prison.
Obama Admin Confirms: We May Free Israeli Spy to Save Peace Talks
Josh Rogin
April 1, 2014
If Netanyahu were to secure Pollard's release, it would mark the end of a near two-decade campaign for the Israeli prime minister.
Obama Admin Confirms: We May Free Israeli Spy to Save Peace Talks
Josh Rogin
April 1, 2014
"We would like to see Pollard free in time for Passover [which starts on the evening of April 14]," he said.
Israeli Spy Would Accept Release In Mideast Deal
Eli Lake
April 1, 2014
The Israeli press reported Tuesday that Pollard waived a parole hearing this week.
Israeli Spy Would Accept Release In Mideast Deal
Eli Lake
April 1, 2014
James Woolsey, another former CIA director, has called for Pollard's release as have other former top U.S. officials.
Obama Admin Confirms: We May Free Israeli Spy to Save Peace Talks
Josh Rogin
April 1, 2014

Historical Examples

The jack that lived in the deep below the pollard grinned, but said nothing.
"Wee Tim'rous Beasties"
Douglas English
"I guess Mrs. Pollard knows what that is," he called to them from the gate.
The Best Short Stories of 1917
Various
At its first notes the muscles in Mrs. Pollard's arm had tightened.
The Best Short Stories of 1917
Various
Mrs. Pollard verified the punctuality of her servant with a glance at the clock.
The Best Short Stories of 1917
Various
Captain Pollard,” said Dick, “do these sharks ever attack a man or a boy when bathing?
Menhardoc
George Manville Fenn

British Dictionary definitions for pollard

pollard

noun

an animal, such as a sheep or deer, that has either shed its horns or antlers or has had them removed
a tree that has had its top cut off to encourage the formation of a crown of branches

verb

(tr) to convert into a pollard; poll

Word Origin

C16: hornless animal; see poll

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Word Origin and History for pollard

n.

1540s, "de-horned animal," from poll (v.2) + -ard. In reference to polled trees, from 1610s.

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Examples from the Web for pollard

Contemporary Examples

When the prime minister was out of power, he visited Pollard in prison.

If Netanyahu were to secure Pollard's release, it would mark the end of a near two-decade campaign for the Israeli prime minister.

"We would like to see Pollard free in time for Passover [which starts on the evening of April 14]," he said.

The Israeli press reported Tuesday that Pollard waived a parole hearing this week.

James Woolsey, another former CIA director, has called for Pollard's release as have other former top U.S. officials.

Historical Examples

The jack that lived in the deep below the pollard grinned, but said nothing.

"I guess Mrs. Pollard knows what that is," he called to them from the gate.

At its first notes the muscles in Mrs. Pollard's arm had tightened.

Mrs. Pollard verified the punctuality of her servant with a glance at the clock.

Captain Pollard,” said Dick, “do these sharks ever attack a man or a boy when bathing?

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