Defn: To form an espalier of, or to protect by an espalier.
ESPARCET Es*par"cet, n. Etym: [F. esparcet, esparcette, éparcet, fr. Sp. esparceta, esparcilla.] (Bot.)
Defn: The common sainfoin (Onobrychis sativa), an Old World leguminous forage plant.
ESPARTO
Es*par"to, n. Etym: [Sp.; cf. L. spartum Spanish broom, Gr. (Bot.)
Defn: A species of Spanish grass (Macrochloa tenacissima), of which cordage, shoes, baskets, etc., are made. It is also used for making paper.
ESPAULIERE
Es`pau`liere", n. Etym: [OF. & F. épaulière. See Espalier.]
Defn: A defense for the shoulder, composed of flexible overlapping plates of metal, used in the 15th century; — the origin of the modern epaulette. Fairholt.
ESPECIAL
Es*pe"cial, a. Etym: [OF. especial, F. spécial, L. specialis, fr.
species a particular sort, kind, or quality. See Species, and cf.
Special.]
Defn: Distinguished among others of the same class or kind; special; concerning a species or a single object; principal; particular; as, in an especial manner or degree.
Syn.
— Peculiar; special; particular; uncommon; chief. See Peculiar.