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transplant

1. To remove, and plant in another place; as, to transplant trees.

2. To remove, and settle or establish for residence in another place; as, to transplant inhabitants. Being transplanted out of his cold, barren diocese of St. David into a warmer climate. (Clarendon)

Origin: F. Transplanter, L. Transplantare; trans across, over _ plantare to plant. See Plant.