Defn: A large extent or precinct of country, generally waste and woody, belonging to the sovereign, set apart for the keeping of game for his use, not inclosed, but distinguished by certain limits, and protected by certain laws, courts, and officers of its own. Burrill.
FOREST
For"est, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to a forest; sylvan. Forest fly. (Zoöl.) (a)
One of numerous species of blood-sucking flies, of the family
Tabanidæ, which attack both men and beasts. See Horse fly. (b) A fly
of the genus Hippobosca, esp. H. equina. See Horse tick.
— Forest glade, a grassy space in a forest. Thomson.
— Forest laws, laws for the protection of game, preservation of
timber, etc., in forests.
— Forest tree, a tree of the forest, especially a timber tree, as
distinguished from a fruit tree.
FOREST
For"est, v. t.
Defn: To cover with trees or wood.
FORESTAFF
Fore"staff`, n. (Naut.)
Defn: An instrument formerly used at sea for taking the altitudes of heavenly bodies, now superseded by the sextant; — called also cross- staff. Brande & C.
FORESTAGE For"est*age, n. Etym: [Cf. F. forestage.] (O. Eng. Law) (a) A duty or tribute payable to the king's foresters. (b) A service paid by foresters to the king.
FORESTAL
For"est*al, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to forests; as, forestal rights.