Wood from trees or shrubs that form hedgerows, often harvested and used for fuel, tools, or building materials.
Compound of 'hedge' and 'wood,' from Old English 'wudu.' Medieval and Early Modern English speakers distinguished timber by source, and hedgewood was a recognized category in forest management.
Before industrialized lumber, hedge management was sophisticated forestry—people knew exactly which hedges produced the best firewood, stakes, and tool handles based on species and age.
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