ˈpleacher local.
[f. pleach v. + -er1.]
= plasher: a. A bough with which a hedge is pleached. b. A hedger.
| 1882 G. F. Jackson Shropsh. Word-bk., Pleachers same as Layers, the quick-thorn shoots which are laid down to form the hedge. 1889 Portfolio Dec. 231/2 The topiarius, or pleacher, was kept actively at work in trimming the hedges and trellis walks. |