† ˈcounter-eˌspalier Obs.
Also contr' espalier(e, contrespallier, contra-espalier.
[ad. F. contre-espalier: see counter- 6, 8 and espalier.]
A lower espalier parallel to an ordinary espalier or to a fruit wall.
| 1658 Evelyn Fr. Gard. (1675) 14 The counter espalier, is a hedge which forms all the walkes and allies of the garden. 1675 in Phil. Trans. X. 373 Such fruit as agrees best for Contrespalliers, or hedge-rows over against the walled fruit. 1730–6 in Bailey (folio), Contra-espalier. 1731– (vol. II.) Contr' espalier. |