arboured
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/ˈɑːrbərd/
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/ˈɑːbə(r)d/
(arbour)
a sheltered place made by trees/wood
Etymology
'arbour' originates from Middle English, ultimately via Old French 'arbre' from Latin 'arbor', where 'arbor' meant 'tree'.
'arbor' changed from the Latin word 'arbor' to Old French 'arbre', then into Middle English forms (such as 'arbor'/'arbure') and eventually became the modern English word 'arbour'.
Initially, it meant 'tree', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a shady shelter formed by trees or climbing plants' (and by extension the verb meaning 'to shelter/harbour').
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'arbour' — to give shelter to; to shelter or harbor (someone or something).
They arboured the refugees in the cellar during the storm.
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Adjective 1
provided with an arbour or shaded by trees or climbing plants; having the character of an arbour.
They strolled along the arboured lane on a hot afternoon.
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