Pollard
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mid 16th century: from the verb poll + -ard.
wiktionary
From poll(“head, scalp”) + -ard. The coin sense derives from the original penny's uncrowned obverse bust, as opposed to the laurel- wreathed form appearing on the rosary. The verb derives from the noun.
etymonline
pollard (n.)
1540s, "de-horned animal," from poll (v.2) + -ard. In reference to trees cut back nearly to the trunk, from 1610s. Such trees form a dense head of spreading branches, which can be cut for basket-making, etc.
