ETYM AS. graf, from grafan to dig. The original sense seems to have been a lane cut through trees. Related to Grave, Groove.
1. A small cultivated wood without undergrowth; SYN. woodlet, orchard.
2. A small growth of trees without underbrush.
ETYM AS. ortgeard, wyrtgeard, lit., wortyard, i. e., a yard for herbs; wyrt herb + geard yard. Related to Wort, Yard inclosure.
1. An inclosure containing fruit trees; also, the fruit trees, collectively; - used especially of apples, peaches, pears, cherries, plums, or the like.
2. A garden.