Fedge
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A fence made up of living plants, especially willow, thus somewhat resembling a hedge.
"What do you get when you cross a fence with a hedge? The answer is a fedge, which you can make by weaving fresh willow branches together, with their bases nestled into moist soil so they take root and grow. You can start a fedge with willow or other woody cuttings gathered from woods or roadsides […]"
Example
More examples"What do you get when you cross a fence with a hedge? The answer is a fedge, which you can make by weaving fresh willow branches together, with their bases nestled into moist soil so they take root and grow. You can start a fedge with willow or other woody cuttings gathered from woods or roadsides […]"
Etymology
Blend of fence + hedge.
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