YEW

v. n. a.

5 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
v.

See Yaw.

2.
n.

An evergreen tree (Taxus baccata) of Europe, allied to the pines, but having a peculiar berrylike fruit instead of a cone. It frequently grows in British churchyards.

3.
n.

The wood of the yew. It is light red in color, compact, fine- grained, and very elastic. It is preferred to all other kinds of wood for bows and whipstocks, the best for these purposes coming from Spain.

4.
n.

A bow for shooting, made of the yew.

5.
a.

Of or pertaining to yew trees; made of the wood of a yew tree; as, a yew whipstock.


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