v. Obs. rare–1. [f. L. ablaqueāt- ppl. stem of ablaqueā-re to disentangle, loosen (the earth round roots); f. ab off, away + laqueā-re to entangle, f. laqueus a noose.] To loosen or remove the soil round the roots of trees, so as to let their fibers spread out. A term of Roman husbandry.
c. 1420. Palladius on Husb., IV. 91. A better way for hem I wol declare: Ablaquiate hem deep or make hem bare.
1721. Bailey, Ablaqueate, To uncover the roots of trees. [So in later Dicts.]
