virgate

In geology, noting a system of faults, the minor members of which branch from a central one as twigs from a bough.

To branch off, like a twig, or diverge like a system of twigs.

A measure of surface (corresponding to the ML. terra virgata, measured land). Different areas have been so called, without much uniformity. Compare quotation under holding, 3 .

Having the shape of a wand or rod; slender, straight, and erect: as, a virgate stem; a virgate polyp.

Having the form of a straight rod; wand-shaped; straight and slender.

A yardland, or measure of land varying from fifteen to forty acres.

An early English measure of land of about 30 acres.

Shaped like a rod; straight, long and thin.

finely striped, often with dark fibers.