sylvage rare—1.
(ˈsɪlvɪdʒ)
[f. L. sylva, silva a wood (see prec.) + -age.]
Woody growth, boscage.
| 1773 Goldsm. Ess. xxi. Wks. (Globe) 345/1 The brook assumed a natural sylvage; and the rocks were covered with moss. |
sylvage rare—1.
(ˈsɪlvɪdʒ)
[f. L. sylva, silva a wood (see prec.) + -age.]
Woody growth, boscage.
| 1773 Goldsm. Ess. xxi. Wks. (Globe) 345/1 The brook assumed a natural sylvage; and the rocks were covered with moss. |
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