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bore-tree
an elder tree. N. From the great pith in the younger branches, which children commonly bore out to m...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
A tiresome person or unwelcome visitor, who makes himself obnoxious by his disagreeable manners, or by a repetition of visits.
TO BORE
Used as a metaphor. To tease by ceaseless repetition; like the unvaried continued action of a borer.--Richardson.
Buc. I read in 's looks
Matter against me, and his eyes revil'd
Me as his abject object; at this instant
He bores me with some tricks.
Shakspeare.
an elder tree. N. From the great pith in the younger branches, which children commonly bore out to m...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose