Afforest
to convert (bare or cultivated land) into forest, originally for the purpose of providing hunting grounds.
verb
(transitive) to plant trees on; convert into forested land
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- Afforestation
to convert (bare or cultivated land) into forest, originally for the purpose of providing hunting grounds. Historical Examples Irrigation and afforestation are both necessary for the successful development of the West. Our First Half-Century Government of Queensland In this matter of afforestation, Scanno continues its system of draconic severity. Alone Norman Douglas Tonight we’ll drop […]
- Affranchise
to free from a state of dependence, servitude, or obligation. verb (transitive) to release from servitude or an obligation
- Affray
a public fight; a noisy quarrel; brawl. Law. the fighting of two or more persons in a public place. Archaic. to frighten. Historical Examples I remember that the valiant Marino Contarino died in this affray; and, with immortal example, the four brothers Cornaro; alas! Isabella Orsini Francesco Domenico Guerrazzi This was by no means a […]
- Affrayer
a person who engages in an ; brawler.
- Affreight
to charter (a ship) as a freight carrier.