† ˈhazelen, a. Obs.
Forms: 1 hæslen, 4 haselne, heslyn.
[f. hazel1 + -en4 (= Ger. haseln): cf. halsen a.]
Of or pertaining to the hazel.
| c 1000 Sax. Leechd. II. 104 ᵹenim..hæslenne sticcan oþþe ellenne. 1388 Wyclif Pref. Ep. 72 Of the haselne ȝerd. ? a 1400 Morte Arth. 2504 Holtis and hare woddes with heslyne schawes. |