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Webster 1913 Edition
Forest
For′est
,Noun.
[OF.
forest
, F. forêt
, LL. forestis
, also, forestus
, forestum
, foresta
, prop., open ground reserved for the chase, fr. L. foris
, foras
, out of doors, abroad. See Foreign
.] 1.
An extensive wood; a large tract of land covered with trees; in the United States, a wood of native growth, or a tract of woodland which has never been cultivated.
2.
(Eng. Law)
A large extent or precinct of country, generally waste and woody, belonging to the sovereign, set apart for the keeping of game for his use, not inclosed, but distinguished by certain limits, and protected by certain laws, courts, and officers of its own.
Burrill.
For′est
,Adj.
Of or pertaining to a forest; sylvan.
Forest fly
. (Zool.)
(a)
One of numerous species of blood-sucking flies, of the family
Tabanidæ
, which attack both men and beasts. See Horse fly
. (b)
– Forest glade
, a grassy space in a forest.
Thomson.
– Forest laws
, laws for the protection of game, preservation of timber, etc., in forests.
– Forest tree
, a tree of the forest, especially a timber tree, as distinguished from a
fruit tree
.For′est
,Verb.
T.
To cover with trees or wood.
Webster 1828 Edition
Forest
FOR'EST
,Noun.
1.
An extensive wood, or a large tract of land covered with trees. In America, the word is usually applied to a wood of native growth, or a tract of woodland which has never been cultivated. It differs from wood or woods chiefly in extent. We read of the Hercynian forest, in Germany, and the forest of Ardennes, in France or Gaul.2.
In law, in Great Britain, a certain territory of woody grounds and pastures, privileged for wild beasts and fowls of forest, chase and warren, to rest and abide in, under the protection of the king, for his pleasure. In this sense, the word has no application in America.Forest laws, laws for governing and regulating forests, and preserving game.
FOR'EST
,Verb.
T.