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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A pollard or tree standing as a mark or boundary for the division of parts or parcels in a grove, thicket, or woods.

   "The jury order both parties to occupy the ground in the Fence set out by them and marked by merestakes."

Synonyms

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meretree

Example

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"The jury order both parties to occupy the ground in the Fence set out by them and marked by merestakes."

Etymology

From Middle English merestake, equivalent to mere (“boundary”) + stake.

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