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Yew-Tree

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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an evergreen tree of the genus taxus, allied to the pines, and valued for its wood or timber, is very commonly found planted in the old English churchyards; and was formerly much used to decorate churches at Christmas, Palm-Sunday, and Easter.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Yew-Tree'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​y/yew-tree.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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