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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unlopt, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. vnlopped (1573), vnlopt (1620).] Of a tree: Without the extraneous growth cut off, untrimmed. —1683 Reid Sc. Gard'ner (1907) 120.
Forrest-trees are train'd up with high bodies, and unlopt heads
