Both Uses of
arbor
in
Much Ado About Nothing
- I will hide me in the arbour.†
Scene 2.3 *unconventional spelling: This is a British spelling. Americans use arbor.
- [Advancing from the arbour.†
Scene 2.3
Definitions:
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(1)
(arbor as in: shaded arbor) a framework that supports climbing plants; or a shady rest area made by such a framework or by trees and shrubsThe framework of an arbor is generally thought of as a wood lattice made to support vines, but it can also be a natural framework such as trees.
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) Much more rarely, an arbor can be used as a proper noun to reference a location. As a common noun, it can also reference various types of rotating machine shafts.