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burlapping

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Dayton Bag & Burlap
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Tree Burlapping Burlap
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bur⋅lap

  [bur-lap] noun, verb, -lapped, -lap⋅ping.
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–noun
1. a plain-woven, coarse fabric of jute, hemp, or the like; gunny.
2. a lightweight fabric made in imitation of this.
–verb (used with object)
3. to wrap with burlap: to burlap and tie a newly dug tree.
Origin:
1685–95; earlier borelap, equiv. to bore(l) coarse cloth (see bureau ) + lap 1
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Dayton Bag & Burlap
Buy Direct from the manufacturer. Burlap Bags, Burlap Rolls, Sandbags
www.daybag.com
Tree Burlapping Burlap
Strong, Durable 10oz. Burlap Fabric For Inexpensive Burlapping Use.
OnlineFabricstore.net
Word Origin & History

burlap 
1695, probably from M.E. borel "coarse cloth," from O.Fr. burel (see bureau); or Du. boeren "coarse," perhaps confused with boer "peasant." The second element, -lap, meaning "piece of cloth."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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