Espalier \Es*pal"ier\, n. [F. espalier, fr. It. spalliera, fr.
   spalla shoulder, the same word as F. ['e]paule. See
   {Epaulet}.] (Hort.)
   A railing or trellis upon which fruit trees or shrubs are
   trained, as upon a wall; a tree or row of trees so trained.
   
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         And figs from standard and espalier join. --Pope.
   
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Espalier \Es*pal"ier\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Espaliered}; p. pr.
   & vb. n. {Espaliering}.]
   To form an espalier of, or to protect by an espalier.
   
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