Coppices

/ˈkɒpɪsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of coppice; multiple woodland areas managed by the coppicing method, or the plural verb form meaning 'to practice coppicing.'

Etymology

Standard English pluralization of coppice, formed by adding -s/-es. As a verb, it follows regular conjugation patterns established since Middle English.

Kelly Says

The British countryside is dotted with ancient coppices—some medieval maps still show them in the same locations, making them among the oldest continuously managed landscapes in the world and archaeological treasures in their own right.

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