afforest

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make into forest

Pronunciation

/əˈfɒɹɪst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-afforest.wav /əˈfɔɹɪst/

Word forms

afforest afforests afforesting afforested

Etymology

First attested in the 16th century. From Medieval Latin afforēstō, from Latin ad (“towards”) + forēsta (“forest”).

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