Definition of "holly-tree" [holly-tree]

• Same as holly. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "I would not advise any who may be curious in localities, to spend time in looking for the fountain and holly-tree of the White Lady."
• "He cast the leathern brogue or buskin from his right foot, planted himself in a firm posture, unsheathed his sword, and first looking around to collect his resolution, he bowed three times deliberately towards the holly-tree, and as often to the little fountain, repeating at the same time, with a determined voice, the following rhyme:"
• "A huge rock rose in front, from a cleft of which grew a wild holly-tree, whose dark green branches rustled over the spring which arose beneath."