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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Transplant \Trans*plant"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Transplanted};
p. pr. & vb. n. {Transplanting}.] [F. transplanter, L.
transplantare; trans across, over + plantare to plant. See
{Plant}.]
1. To remove, and plant in another place; as, to transplant
trees. --Dryden.
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2. To remove, and settle or establish for residence in
another place; as, to transplant inhabitants.
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Being transplanted out of his cold, barren diocese
of St. David into a warmer climate. --Clarendon.
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